Sustained, gusty winds caused a semi tractor-trailer to be blown over late Wednesday morning on Interstate 80. The accident was reported at around 11:45-a..  The rig, and empty trailer, partially blocked the slow lane of eastbound I-80 near the 54-mile marker, between the Marne and Elk Horn Exits. The driver was not injured. His name was not released. In their updated report issued April 21st, the Patrol said the semi was eastbound at the 53.8-mile marker when a gust of wind caused the trailer to lift up. The truck rolled onto the driver’s side and slid down the Interstate toward the east, while at the same time rotating in a clockwise motion before coming to rest on the traveled portion of the road, facing southwest.

Ric Hanson photo’s.