Trailer hitch smashes through truck's windshield on I-5
TACOMA, Wash. -- Troopers say a truck driver suffered only scrapes and cuts when a trailer hitch smashed through his windshield Tuesday morning on Interstate 5.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Guy Gill said the driver was southbound near "L" Street when the hitch came crashing into his dump truck.
Medics checked out the driver and one lane of traffic was blocked for a short time.
"The driver is extremely fortunate to escape with only minor injuries," Gill said.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Guy Gill said the driver was southbound near "L" Street when the hitch came crashing into his dump truck.
Medics checked out the driver and one lane of traffic was blocked for a short time.
"The driver is extremely fortunate to escape with only minor injuries," Gill said.
