WSP, Deputies Respond After Semi Trailer Disconnects on I-82

What are some of the strangest things that you've seen in the roadway before? I've had my share of near-misses, such as tires, bikes, and furniture lying in the road along the highways of Washington State.

Detached Semi Trailer Causes Lane Blockage on I-82

One of the more unusual things on the road that'll make you do a double-take is a detached semi-trailer that was in the middle of the road on I-82 over the weekend.

According to a posting from the Benton County Sheriff's Office, the trailer had become detached and was positioned in the middle of the road during the incident.

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Luckily, no injuries were reported after the trailer became stranded on I-82 near MP 86.

No Injuries After Empty Semi Trailer Detaches on I-82

Washington State Patrol, along with the Benton County Sheriff's Office, rushed into action and called a local towing company to come help remove the semi-trailer.

I think the strangest thing that I've seen on I-82 is when I witnessed a camping trailer go flying over an embankment as a truck lost control and flipped the travel trailer into a million pieces - scary stuff.

This incident on I-82 is being handled by the Washington State Patrol, and just a quick reminder that you don't know what could be in the middle of the road as you head around a bend, so be careful when driving along I-82

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