Driver critically injured in semi accident in Pocatello

UPDATE 1:30pm: Pocatello Police said the driver of a semi truck was in critical condition following anaccident on Arthur ave.

The semi crashed into some parked vehicles and trees on Sublette across from Convergys. Street operation crews were also on scene to clean up nearly 50 gallons of diesel fuel the truck had spilled.

The accident happened around 11:30 a.m.

Sergeant Trent Whitney said the man in his 60’s may have suffered a medical condition right before the crash.

The truck is operated by Western Transport, Inc.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Pocatello Police are responding to an injury crash involving a semi-truck and trailer near the intersection of Sublette and Arthur.

Pocatello Police say that their preliminary investigation and eyewitnesses say that the accident was likely the result of a medical problem while the male driver was driving southbound on 800 block of Arthur.

The driver was taken to Portneuf Medical Center in critical condition. The identity of the driver has not been released.