Friday, January 9, 2015

WRECK ALONG I-27 IN AMARILLO, TEXAS SHUTS DOWN TRAFFIC. A SEMI-TRUCK DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN ON INTERSTATE-27. CREWS WORKING TO CLEAR SCENE FOR A.M. COMMUTE



WRECK ALONG I-27 IN AMARILLO, TEXAS SHUTS DOWN TRAFFIC.  A SEMI-TRUCK DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN ON INTERSTATE-27.  CREWS WORKING TO CLEAR SCENE FOR A.M. COMMUTE





Posted: Jan 09, 2015 12:14 AM EST Updated: Jan 09, 2015 12:36 AM EST 

A semi-truck driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a median on Interstate-27, causing traffic delays on the highway Thursday night.

Police say the driver, who was unidentified, did not suffer from any major injuries. The driver did not say why he lost control of his vehicle.

The truck also made impact with highway signs on the interstate, knocking the sign for Exit 122B for Washington St. going southbound to the ground. 

Several lanes of traffic are still experiencing delays, including the 34th St. entrance going southbound and the Washington St. entrance heading northbound. 

The items the truck was carrying were not identified. Police say the driver will be issued a citation.

A press release sent out by the Amarillo Police Department says morning travel could be affected and are asking drivers to plan for an alternate route for their morning commute.