Semi jack-knifes at courthouse curve
The Onaway Police Department investigated an accident involving a semi that jack-knifed at the State Street/Washington Avenue curve.
The accident occurred last Thursday at 11:17 a.m. Robert Moore, 54, of Onsted was traveling westbound on State Street at about 20 to 25 m.p.h.
A report from chief Jim Gibson states that Moore attempted to raise an axle as he was going into the curve near Maple Street. The axle would not raise, causing the truck to jack-knife on the traffic island in front of the Onaway Courthouse.
The load shifted, causing minor damage to the trailer. The jack-knifed trailer also caused some damage to the sleeper cab of the tractor. In addition, a Michigan Department of Transportation sign was knocked over.
Moore was uninjured in the incident.
The Michigan State Police Motor Carrier officers was asked to respond from Alpena. The officer inspected the truck and trailer and found no equipment violations.
Moore was cited for not possessing a CDL license.
OPD was assisted at the scene by the Presque Isle County Road Commission and Sheriff Department, Glawe Inc., Conway Towing, Moran Iron Works, and Horrocks Excavating.
Part of the road was blocked early last Thursday. It took approximately three hours to clear the scene.