Jun 04, 2020

Driver hospitalized after wind blows semi on its side

Posted Jun 04, 2020 10:15 AM

BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 1:30a.m. Thursday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Volvo semi driven by Mark A. Lund,  49, Leavenworth, was southbound on Interstate 29 at Faucett.

Strong winds blew the truck onto its side. The vehicle blocked both lanes of traffic. A private vehicle transported Lund to the VA hospital. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.