Tanker trailer driven by Darryl J. Roy spills ethanol after crash on Highway 17 near Moses Lake, WA.

At least 1,000 gallons of ethanol spilled from a tanker trailer that flipped on its top after it crashed on Highway 17 a few miles south of Moses Lake today. The truck was heading north when the driver, identified as Darryl J. Roy of Kennewick, lost control and hit the guard rail, according to the Washington State Patrol. The tanker full of ethanol rolled over the guard rail while the semi came to rest blocking both lanes. The highway was closed for 12 hours while the Environmental Protection Agency responded to clean up the spill. Roy will be charged for speeding too fast for conditions, the WSP said. 5 things survivors of a commercial truck accident need to know After someone is seriously injured in an accident involving a commercial truck, they struggle to deal with injuries, medical treatments, lost work and wages, and growing medical bills. Commercial truck accidents are more complicated than other types of vehicle crashes, since the resulting injuries are often more severe, and insurance coverage for commercial vehicles is often complex, involving multiple carriers with higher policy limits. Learn more about Moses Lake truck accidents here.