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Crash causes diesel spill

| June 2, 2020 1:00 AM

A commercial vehicle crash on Highway 41 near Spirit Lake led to a diesel spill and a blocked roadway on Monday afternoon, Idaho State Police reported.

A white Freightliner semi truck with two loaded trailers was reportedly northbound near milepost 14, south of Spirit Lake, when the driver failed to negotiate a left curve shortly after 1:30 p.m.

Danny Markley, 66, of Medical Lake, Wash., reportedly drove off the east side of the roadway, where the truck and trailers rolled, spilling the load, police reported.

A diesel spill of about 30-40 gallons was contained at the scene. Markley was wearing a seat belt and was uninjured.

The roadway was blocked for about two hours, police reported, and alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

An investigation continues.