Tanker truck driver killed after colliding with tree, inflicting gasoline spill and explosions
Authorities in Oregon report {that a} tanker truck driver misplaced his life on Tuesday after crashing right into a tree close to Lyons.
The collision occurred shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Could 23 on the 4600 block of Lyons Mill Metropolis Drive close to Lyons, Oregon.
In line with the Linn County Sheriff’s Workplace (LCSO), tanker truck driver Steven Froemke, 63, “was touring east on Lyons Mill Metropolis when he didn’t negotiate a nook, and drove off the street, inflicting the 2000 Kenworth Carson Oil tanker truck to crash right into a tree, and catch hearth.”
LCSO mentioned that explosions had been reported because the car burned. The hearth unfold to close by bushes and an deserted dwelling.
When police arrived on the scene, they discovered the tanker truck totally engulfed in flame.
Froemke was discovered deceased within the car.
Police mentioned that a number of hundred gallons of gasoline spilled because of the crash, together with common grade, supreme, and diesel.
“It’s unknown right now what precipitated Froemke to go away the roadway, however there is no such thing as a indication of impairment,” LCSO mentioned.
