Quick Facts
Where: Eastbound Interstate 90, southwest of Spokane, WA
What Happened: A tanker truck rolled onto its side, bursting into flames and exploding
Participants:
- Driver, Tanker Truck
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Driver, Tanker Truck, Fatality
Details
The driver of a tanker truck was killed when the vehicle rolled over on the morning of Thursday, December 5, 2024. Washington State Patrol has yet to release the name of the driver, and the investigation is currently underway. The explosion closed all lanes of traffic on I-90 for several hours.