Crime & Safety

Crash Spills Lumber on SR 165 and Johns Road

There is spilled lumber on SR 165 after two-car accident near the entrance to Wilkeson sent the cargo flying.

A crash on SR 165 and Johns Road has left firefighters picking up lumber from the roadway near the entrance to Wilkeson.

East Pierce Fire and Rescue reports that two vehicles - a flatbed truck carrying a load of lumber and a full-sized sedan - collided and the lumber was spilled all over Johns Road.

It appears from initial investigation that the sedan T-boned the truck. The driver of each vehicle was transported to an area hospital.

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SR 165 remains open; Johns Road was closed until 4 p.m. while firefighters picked up the lumber.

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