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Semi-truck driver falls asleep on I-84, crashes

by Associated Press

kgw.com

Posted on March 15, 2011 at 7:49 AM

Updated Tuesday, Mar 15 at 10:11 AM

CASCADE LOCKS -- Oregon State Police say a semi-truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and rear-ended a tow truck with a car in tow about 1 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 84 near Cascade Locks.

The semi-truck driver and owner of the car were taken to Legacy Emmanuel Medical Center in Portland. The tow truck driver was not hurt.

Troopers cited the semi-truck driver for careless driving.

The accident closed westbound lanes of the interstate for three hours.

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