I-77 tractor trailer crash driver avoids spill

Interstate 77 tractor trailer crash pic04 Feb 06 2012

Credit: David Young, Hillsville Volunteer Fire Dept.

Crash scene on I-77

Interstate 77 tractor trailer crash pic03 Feb 06 2012

Credit: David Young, Hillsville Volunteer Fire Dept.

Crash scene on I-77

Interstate 77 tractor trailer crash pic02 Feb 06 2012

Credit: David Young, Hillsville Volunteer Fire Dept.

Crash scene on I-77

Interstate 77 tractor trailer crash pic01 Feb 06 2012

Credit: David Young, Hillsville Volunteer Fire Dept.

Crash scene on I-77

By: WSLS-TV Staff Reports | WSLS-TV 10
Published: February 06, 2012

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CARROLL COUNTY, VA --

A tractor trailer driver escaped causing a major mess on Interstate 77 Monday morning, after he lost control of his big rig.

According to David Young with the Hillsville Volunteer Fire Department, the driver was going north on I-77 near exit 8 at Fancy Gap, when the truck hit the guard rail, swerved to the right, and go across the ramp.

The truck ended up crashing into the bank, but the driver was able to keep the truck upright, and bring the truck into the emergency lane.

State Police are investigating what caused the driver to lose control.