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Semi Loaded With Lumber & Steel Overturns On Hwy 86 Curves At Ia/Mn Border

November 22, 2014

(Lakefield, Mn.)– No injuries were reported, but a semi rollover earlier today (Thurs.) at the curves on Highway 86 on the Iowa-Minnesota border left a load of lumber in the ditch.

The Minnesota State Patrol says 58-year-old Harley Burger of Gillett Grove was driving a 2009 Kenworth semi hauling of load of lumber and steel northbound. Authorities say Burger lost control on the Minnesota side of the border after coming out of the curve. The semi tractor and trailer rolled onto its side.

Severe damage was reported to the semi tractor and trailer.

The mishap took place shortly before 1:00 this (Thurs.) afternoon.