PORT LUDLOW — The driver and passenger of a Chevrolet Silverado were uninjured after the truck lost a wheel and rolled over Saturday afternoon.
Port Ludlow Fire &Rescue’s Lt. Alex Kosiuga said the fire department responded to the wreck at about 4 p.m. Saturday.
The vehicle was traveling north on state Highway 19 near milepost 3 when it lost its left front wheel, hit a tree and rolled over, partially blocking the northbound lane.
The driver and passenger self-extricated.
The wheel sheered off the vehicle because of mechanical issues, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Denney said in a press release.
Traffic was slowed for about an hour while the vehicle was righted and towed away.
Port Ludlow Fire &Rescue and the Jefferson Count Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
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