Semi Crashes In Wolf Point

A semi-truck crash closed a Wolf Point street for about three hours early on Monday, Jan. 5.

Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Joseph Oliver said the crash occurred on East Front Street and First Avenue South at 4:55 a.m.

He said the semi, driven by a 24-year-old male from British Columbia, was heading into town off of Montana Highway 25 and was apparently traveling over the speed limit.

When attempting to make a right-hand turn, the semi slide and eventually jackknifed. The truck then hit concrete pipes located on the north side of the road.

The semi’s refrigerated trailer contained food produce.

Because both fuel tanks punctured, diesel spilled onto the road. Traffic wasn’t allowed on the road from 6:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.

Other agencies responding included the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice, Wolf Point Fire Department and Wolf Point Police Department.