Interstate 5 southbound lanes and one northbound lane remain closed Tuesday afternoon fourh miles north of Canyonville following a non-injury crash involving a truck transporting a 185,000 pound concrete beam. Oregon State Police (OSP) and ODOT are on scene and a detour is in place using an alternative route at milepost 103 and milepost 98. On December 17, 2013 prior to 2:05 p.m., a commercial truck hauling a 178-foot concrete beam driven by JAMES A. VANCE, age 44, from Philomath, was traveling in the right hand southbound lane of Interstate 5 near milepost 102 through a right curve when the trailer and heavy load rolled onto their side, crashing into the center concrete divider. The truck, trailer and load came to an uncontrolled rest across the southbound lanes and the impact pushed the center barrier into the left hand northbound lane. VANCE was not injured and no other vehicles were involved. VANCE was cited by OSP for Fail to Drive Within Lane. Trooper Kevin Vanatta is the lead investigator. ODOT has a detour in place for southbound traffic and one lane is being used for northbound traffic. Updates are being posted by ODOT and also available at TripCheck.com. Travelers through the area should expect the detour and possible delays until further notice.
