BLUE LAKES The driver of a truck tractor and trailer was killed shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday as he lost control of his rig and drove off Highway 20 down a steep embankment. The tractor trailer dumped its load of lumber into Blue Lakes as it landed on its roof and became engulfed in flames. Moments later, the truck slid into Blue Lakes and quickly became submerged. The name of the truck driver is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.
Witnesses to the 10:50 a.m. accident said they saw the tractor trailer, which was heading eastbound, cross the double yellow lines and then turn to the right.
The truck was removed from Blue Lakes with a mobile crane. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Highway 20 was closed to one lane of traffic most of the day.
