EMBARRASS — A truck driver was injured and is under investigation for drunken driving following a semi tractor-trailer overturning late Monday night.
At approximately 11:49 p.m., deputies responded to the accident near the 4800 block of County Highway 21, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. The driver, a 58-year-old man from Blackduck, sustained minor head injuries and was transported to a local medical facility by ambulance.
Authorities reported that the driver claimed a car pulled out in front of him, prompting him to swerve and lose control. The truck subsequently rolled over, spilling its cargo of railroad ties into the ditch.
Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the incident. A Minnesota State Patrol commercial vehicle inspector will conduct an investigation, the Sheriff's Office stated.
The driver's name has not been released as charges are pending. The News Tribune typically does not identify suspects until they face formal charges.