The driver of a semi-truck that rolled on SR 238 on Nov. 14 had swerved to avoid a crash, the driver told investigating officers. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]

A rolled-over semi truck hauling garbage is causing delays for those travelling State Route 238 on Monday. The truck rolled just east of North Ralston Road, spilling garbage alongside the road, Maricopa Police reported in a Facebook post. 

As the clean-up of the accident continued, the road was reopened.

The truck was on the north side of State Route 238, facing west, on its side with a trail of trash along the roadway. 

According to the post, the semi was the only vehicle involved. The driver was not injured.  

A Maricopa Police official stated that no citations have been issued and the cause of the accident is unknown. 

The official said that cleanup would take “several hours.” The road was reopened while the mess was being cleaned up by the company involved.  

Watch a drone video of the cleanup below. 

Read more public safety stories here: Public Safety – InMaricopa 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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