A freightliner commercial truck had to be pulled from the North Platte River east of Sinclair, Wyoming after the driver fell asleep.  \

The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred on Interstate 80 around milepost 229.  Troopers were dispatched to the area at 5:38 am.  The driver of the 2017 Freightliner failed to maintain his lane after falling asleep.  The truck exited the roadway and traveled down an embankment before coming to a stop in the river.

WHP says Carbon County Search and Rescue and the Wyoming Game & Fish assisted in retrieving the occupants from the truck and contain any hazardous material leaking from the truck.  The driver and passenger received minor injuries.  The driver was cited for failing to maintain his lane of travel.

The Wyoming Highway Patrol reminds motorists to pull off in a safe, designated area to get some rest if feeling fatigued, and always wear your seatbelt.

All images courtesy of Wyoming Highway Patrol