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Posted: August 9, 2010

Ramp, lanes cleared in east Raleigh

I-440 ramp closed due to overturned truck

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Raleigh, N.C. — The ramp at Interstate 440 West to U.S. Highway 264 East was shut down during the morning rush hour Monday when a tanker truck overturned there shortly after 5 a.m., according to Raleigh police.

It took most of the day to transfer the truck's payload – 48,000 pounds of food product that is used in waste water treatment – to another truck and to clear the wreck.

All lanes and the ramp re-opened just after 3 p.m., Raleigh police spokesman Jim Sughrue said.

The truck driver, Timothy Abernethy with Environmental Operation Solutions of Lexington, was taken to WakeMed with serious injuries, according to authorities. He was listed in good condition as of 9:15 a.m., according to hospital officials.

A Raleigh police vehicle, which was parked at the scene to help re-route traffic, was hit by a car, according to police. The officer appeared to be OK.

Reporter: Stacy Davis
Photographers: John Cox, Jamie Munden
Web Editor: Kelly Hinchcliffe

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Mugu writes:These semi truck drivers need to be stopped... why don't we have any weigh and inspection stations in the Raleigh area? Why are all of the currently in place stations always closed?

We need more control over these truckers before they kill again.

so Mugu- how do you think all the products you purchase get to the stores?

Bulldog22
August 9, 2010 6:37 p.m.

You non-cdl drivers are a joke. You all are the ones probably dotting in and out of traffic thinking a truck has the same stopping distance as your car. 85% of the accident that happen with tractor trailers over turning are from car drivers doing something stupid and then flee the scene of the accident like you have done nothing. I 2005 i got charged in an accident were the women on her cell phone saw the tractor trailer i was driving and hit it anyway. It took the insurance company going to court with her to realize it was her fault. Oh btw did i mention I was parked and still got the ticket?

ajeralddavis
August 9, 2010 4:16 p.m.

Ten hours to clear a one truck accident. I guess with a multi vehicle wreck Raleigh P.D. would just abandon the area an call DOT for a re-pave. And it's not even a hazardous material!

WHEEL
August 9, 2010 2:31 p.m.

http://legeros.com/ralwake/photos/2010-08-09-rfd-beltline/slides/IMG_2409.html

commonsensenc
August 9, 2010 2:14 p.m.

"I am a perfect driver. :)" - Tom M

Yeah, and 90% of drivers are above average, just take a poll.

And it is the Other Driver on a cell phone that can't stay in her own lane or run at an even speed, not me. And anyone who passes me is speeding, but not me.

retroconsultant
August 9, 2010 1:50 p.m.

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