
A truck driver was just minorly injured in an accident that left a Fish & Game Hatchery truck on its side. It happened on Highway 8 in Elk River last Thursday. The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office reports 70-year-old Phillip Wilman of Orofino fell asleep behind the wheel, causing the truck to leave the roadway. The press release says it flipped and ended up on its side along the roadway. Highway 8 was closed for more than 8 hours while the driver was checked out and the vehicle was towed away. The driver sustained minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital.
We are waiting to hear back from Fish & Game in Boise for more information on what was in the truck and if any fishing around Elk River will be affected.