NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

G-OPF 2100 2nd St. S.W., Washington, DC 20593-0001

Tanker Truck

Occurrence Date:

5 December, 2002

Location:

Detroit, OR
NRC Report Number:   631026

Source:

Tanker Truck

Material:

Gasoline

Severity:

Potential Major

Quantity Discharged:

11,000 Gallons

Quantity in Water:

None

Body of Water Affected:

None

Federal On-Scene Coordinator:

EPA X Seattle
Description:

At 10:00 PM on December 5, 2002, an unidentified vehicle caused a tanker truck to run into a ditch and overturn, releasing gasoline on the ground. There is a possibility that the material will enter the Detroit Lake, a local reservoir. This incident occurred on State Highway 22 at mile 46. This road was closed for 13 hours. CASE PENDS.