Truck partially blown into lake as strong winds move into Colorado
A truck driver in Colorado had a close call when their semi was blown off the road and ended up partially in the water of a nearby lake.
The Lakewood Police Department is asking drivers to exercise caution while traveling through the area due to high winds. According to police, a semi hauling a trailer was blown off of westbound C-470 and partially into Little Soda Lake on Thursday afternoon. The truck traveled down the embankment, where the cab finally came to a stop in the water.
Although the truck jackknifed, it didn't roll over, and the cab was not submerged. The driver sustained no injuries, LPD reported.
West Metro Fire Rescue said it will take a long time to remove the truck from the lake, as a large tow truck will be required.
Much of Colorado is under a Hazardous Weather Outlook and Red Flag Warning today. According to the National Weather Service, a west-northwest wind is moving through the area at 16 to 21 miles per hour with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour.
