(NDHP)  A Wind-Related Commercial Vehicle Crash occurred Wed. near Petersburg, ND, eastbound US Highway 2, approximately 1.5 miles east of Petersburg, ND at about 12:35 PM by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

The report said:
Road Conditions: Good
Weather Conditions: strong NNW winds, high-wind warning in effect

Vehicle No. 1: 2002 Freightliner truck tractor pulling empty refrigerated trailer Driver No. 1: Dimitar Sotriov; male; age 42; of Mt Prospect, IL; uninjured

Restraints: Seat belt in use
Charges: Care Required


NARRATIVE : Sotriov was driving the Freightliner east on US Highway 2, nearing the top of an overpass over the BNSF railroad east of Petersburg, ND. Strong NNW winds caused the empty trailer to tip onto its right-hand side, pulling the truck tractor onto its right-hand side.
The vehicle slid partially off the roadway and came to rest with the trailer hanging partially over the right-hand guardrail of the overpass.
Eastbound traffic was impacted with reduced lanes and speed.  Eastbound traffic was redirected onto ND Highway 32 for approximately one and one  half hours.  Traffic has been restored to normal.
The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.

Agencies Involved on scene:  NDHP, Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, Petersburg Fire & Rescue, Michigan Ambulance, BNSF, ND DOT, Interstate Towing

 

Also reported on Wednesday afternoon….the Highway Patrol and Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, about 1:45-p.m. investigated a trailer pup flipping on to its side near I-94 Exit 272 in Barnes County.

A strong gust of wind caused the crash

No injuries were reported.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Barnes County Sheriff’s deputies.