LUCERNE, Calif. – A 52-year-old Hopland man was injured early Thursday morning when his semi truck overturned on Highway 20.
Bobby Fackrell was injured in the wreck, which occurred at 4:25 a.m. on Highway 20 east of Rosemont Avenue in Lucerne, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Fackrell was driving a 2000 Freightliner truck tractor towing a flat bed trailer loaded with drilling equipment at an unsafe speed, attempting to negotiate a moderate right curve in the roadway, the CHP said.
Due to Fackrell's unsafe speed, the Freightliner overturned onto its left side and struck two vehicles that were legally parked on the north side of Highway 20, according to the CHP.
The truck came to rest on its left side, partially blocking the westbound lane of Highway 20, the CHP said.
Fackrell received moderate injuries. The CHP said he was transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital for treatment.
The CHP said alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor in this collision.
The roadway was closed for approximately 30 minutes until one way traffic control was established, the CHP said.