Driver Injured in Lumber Truck Crash on El Camino Real [Menlo Park, CA]

Lumber Truck Overturns in Collision near Station 1300 Construction Site

MENLO PARK, CA (August 28, 2018) – A driver was injured Tuesday morning after a lumber truck crash on El Camino Real.

Reports from the California Highway Patrol stated that the collision happened at approximately 7:11 AM in the 1300 block of El Camino Real, near the Station 1300 construction site. The site is a 220,000-square foot, four-story apartment project on 6.4 acres, that is expected to have 183 units.

According to Menlo Park Fire Protection District firefighters, the victim’s truck loaded with lumber overturned right at the residential construction site. Events leading up to the vehicle turning over are unclear at this time.

The driver was able to get out of the truck, but he was treated for back and shoulder injuries, before being taken to the Stanford Hospital. There, he received further treatment and evaluation, although there is no update on his current medical condition.

The firefighters also secured a diesel fuel tank on the truck, which had started leaking after the truck overturned. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has been notified of the accident, and are looking into it.

Always be on the lookout for other vehicles, motorcyclists, and pedestrians when driving. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent unforeseen accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the road. Do not participate in distracting activities when driving, such as texting or eating.

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