Semi hauling potatoes jacknifes on SR 24 near Othello

OTHELLO – A semi hauling potatoes jacknifed on SR 24 near Othello on Thursday, shutting down the roadway for more than an hour. At around noon, Troopers say thousands of spuds spilled out onto the road when the semi navigating a roundabout at Bench Road hit the curb, sending the vehicle onto its side. No one was hurt. Troopers say charges may be pending against the driver.
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