The log truck driven by Charles M. Stine of Pe Ell lays on its side on state Route 6 on Wednesday afternoon. / Courtesy Photo by Bud Goodwillie
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
A log truck accident on state Route 6 this afternoon sent its driver to the regional trauma hospital with a head injury.
Charles M. Stine, 26, of Pe Ell, was traveling westbound near Spooner Road when he entered a curve to the right causing his load of logs to shift and his truck to roll to the left, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The 1999 Peterbilt tractor and flatbed trailer came to rest in the eastbound lane, according to the state patrol. The vehicle was declared a total loss.
Troopers were called just after 3 p.m. to the wreck about seven miles west of Chehalis.
Stine was flown by helicopter to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was listed in satisfactory condition on Thursday morning.
The investigating trooper reported the driver was wearing a seatbelt. The cause is under investigation.
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This news story was updated on Thursday Oct. 21, 2010 at 12:45 p.m.
Responders examine the log truck that rolled over on state Route 6 near Spooner Road on Wednesday / Courtesy Photo by Bud Goodwillie
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter