On Sept. 21, at approximately 11:49 p.m., the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to a semi tractor-trailer rollover near the 4800 block of Highway 21 in Embarrass Township. The caller reported a lone male occupant who sustained a gash to his head.
Deputies and medical first responders arrived on scene to assist. During their investigation, it was learned that a 58-year-old male from Blackduck, MN, was the driver and owner of the tractor-trailer. The driver sustained minor injuries to the head area and was treated by area first responders.
The driver stated that a vehicle pulled out in front of him, causing him to swerve and lose control. The tractor-trailer then went into the ditch and overturned. The cargo on board was large railroad ties. The male was transported by area ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver's name is being withheld pending formal charges. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the incident. The driver was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident. A Minnesota State Patrol commercial vehicle inspector will be investigating the accident.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office was assisted by local fire departments and ambulance services.
