Semi rollover crash blocks Hwy. 101 near Shelton

SHELTON, Wash. - Highway 101 is partially blocked Tuesday near Shelton after a semi truck rolled over and crashed, the Washington State Patrol reports.

Troopers and medics responded to the scene, near the north Shelton city limits, at about 11:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a serious crash involving a big rig.

The semi was found on its side along the roadway. The semi driver was not injured.

A preliminary investigation found that a pickup truck lost its load on the highway and the semi swerved to avoid it, then rolled over, said Trooper Chelsea Hodgson of the State Patrol.

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Alternating traffic is in effect at the scene until further notice.