VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON — A minivan driver was injured Thursday morning after a tire came off a semi-truck on Interstate 5 and struck the vehicle during the morning commute, according to the Vancouver Fire Department.
The crash happened just after 7:30 a.m. on I-5 just north of Mill Plain Boulevard.
Tire Crossed Into Opposing Traffic
Vancouver Fire said the tire detached from a northbound semi-truck and hit a southbound minivan.
Firefighter-paramedics evaluated and treated the minivan driver at the scene. Officials said the driver suffered moderate injuries and was later transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital for further care.
I-5 Backups Reported
The crash caused traffic backups in both directions of I-5 during the morning commute.
The Washington State Patrol is investigating.
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