Drowsy driving blamed for injury crash south of Kennewick
A 28-year old Burbank man has serious injuries after first responders had to use the Jaws of Life to remove him from the cab of his flatbed truck Tuesday.
Fire crews had to use the Jaws of Life to remove the driver from the cab of his truck. (Photo: Trooper Chris Thorson)
Washington State Patrol troopers say the truck crashed into the back of a semi along I-82 south of Kennewick when the driver dozed off.
Eduardo Martinez was taken to Trios in Kennewick to be treated for his injuries.
He's expected to be cited for negligent driving.
The driver of the semi, Angle Pagan, 61, Kissimmee, FL, was not hurt.
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