Semi-truck driver dies after traveling off of I-229 ramp
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A driver of a semi-truck that traveled off of an Interstate 229 ramp on Thursday evening is dead, according to Sgt. Chris Babb with the St. Joseph Police Department.
SJPD and Buchanan County EMS responded to a call that a semi-truck had traveled off an I-229 exit ramp just before 6 p.m. on Thursday.
The driver of the truck was taken to Mosaic Life Care with critical injuries, according to Capt. Dave Gross with SJPD.
According to a preliminary report from Capt. Gross, the driver was southbound on I-229, took the Felix Street exit ramp and lost control of the vehicle. The truck then travelled over the side of the bridge onto the train tracks near Main Street.
Law enforcement advises residents to avoid the area due to the incident and downed power lines.
News-Press NOW will provide updates when they become available.
