Deputy Blankenship injured after jumping center median cable to avoid being hit by sliding semi on Interstate 44 in Lawrence County, Missouri
Modified Date:
Thu, 04/20/2023 - 6:26amAccident Date:
Monday, January 30, 2023Lawrence County Deputy Hurt After Crash On Icy I-44
The deputy had stepped out of his patrol car to help with a crash at the 57 mile marker when a semi started to slide toward him.
The deputy jumped over the center median cable to avoid being hit but ended up with some minor injuries.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Commercial Truck Accident, Police and Government Vehicles, Pedestrian Accident, Weather Conditions, Icy ConditionsPeople Involved:
Shane Blankenship
Roadway:
Interstate 44County:
Lawrence County, MOArea:
Springfield, MO