By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
Two vehicles were damaged but nobody was hurt when a log truck’s too-tall load hit the Chamber of Commerce Way overpass above Interstate 5 in Chehalis about 1:30 p.m. today.
It happened in the northbound lanes and the pilot car sustained an estimated $1,000 damage from falling debris, according to the Washington State Patrol. A southbound van struck debris in the road and was damaged as well, according to the state patrol.
The damage was to the bridge was minimal enough the overpass stayed open, but one lane of the freeway was closed for bridge inspectors.
The northbound lanes on the freeway were backed up almost five miles as late as 5:30 p.m.
The driver, Darren M. Lumbert, 47, of Chehalis, was expected to be cited for over-height load, according to the investigating trooper.
The state Department of Transportation indicates motorists should expect delays until as late as 8 p.m.