There was a tractor-trailer rollover at 12:30 am on October 9th that the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to. They were identified via 911 emergency call.
Logan Louderman 19, of Brighton, Iowa was traveling eastbound in the 1100-Grid of Highway 78 when his tractor-trailer hit the Crooked Creek bridge guardrail and left the roadway. The tractor-trailer came to rest on the passenger side, approximately 70 yards from where it left the roadway, parallel to the bridge. Alarmingly, the driver, who was the only occupant, was trapped inside.
Wayland Fire Department and Henry County Sheriff Deputies used mechanical means to extract the driver from the vehicle. The driver was transported to Iowa Hospitals for treatment of potential injuries. The tractor appeared to be totaled.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Wayland Fire Department, Henry County EMS, Washington County EMS, Iowa Air-Care and Breuer Towing and Recovery.
This accident is still under investigation.