Man killed in fuel tanker crash in Lane County

1003-fuel-tankerLane County, Ore. – Police responded to a commercial vehicle crash on Highway 58 north of Oakridge at 10:40 Saturday night.

According to Oregon State Police, a truck hauling two fuel tankers driven by 62-year-old Lakeview resident Kevin W. Smith veered off the shoulder of the highway and overturned. The truck and trailers ignited and were fully engulfed in flames before Smith was able to exit.

OSP said the investigation is ongoing.

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