Diesel Spill, April 20

Oregon State Police (OSP) are investigating a traffic crash on Interstate 84 westbound near milepost 138 – Arlington. Westbound traffic was diverted through Arlington. Early information from OSP Lieutenant Pat Shortt indicates that a westbound semi-truck and trailer, driven by CASEY A. LEPPERT, 23, of Caldwell Idaho, left its lane of travel and crashed, damaging the center barrier and spilling approximately 150 gallons of diesel fuel then catching fire. Hazardous materials crews are on-scene and have contained the fuel and none was believed to have reached the Columbia River. LEPPERT was not injured during the crash or subsequent fire.