I-94 semi accident snarls traffic Thurs am

Update…

Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a semi accident about 10:40-a.m., Thursday led to a traffic snarl on I-94 eastbound near Jamestown.

The report says a 2007 International truck with an empty enclosed trailer was operated by 36 year old Bare Rukow of Columbus, Ohio, eastbound at mile maker 260, near Exit 262.

The temperature was near freezing. Light snowfall melted on the roadway and ice developed on an overpass.

While crossing the overpass, Rukow failed to maintain control of the truck and the vehicle slid into the median where it was stopped by a cable guardrail. The truck jackknifed and came to rest across both eastbound lanes. Both eastbound lanes and one westbound lane were closed for nearly an hour.

He was not injured, and was wearing a seatbelt.

The truck, trailer and guardrail sustained approximately $70,000 in damage.

This crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.

Assisting at the scene were the Jamestown Police Department, and Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office.

CSi Photos – Thomas Ravely, Matt Sheppard

Previously…

Jamestown (CSi) Authorities are investigating a mid-morning accident,  involving a semi that left the roadway, and went into the median, Thursday on I-94 eastbound near Jamestown.

The Highway Patrol reported to the LEC dispatch center,  that the eastbound lane has been reopened to one lane of traffic, which for a time was totally blocked with traffic being routed off the interstate at exit 258.

A wrecker was dispatched to the scene. More information as it becomes available.