ISP: Trucker cited for leaking cargo onto roadway

US 41 lime spill/ISP Photo

During a sudden stop, a large amount of powdered lime spilled over the top of the trailer onto the northbound lanes of US 41 this morning, causing traffic and safety concerns that lasted several hours as specialized crews worked to cleanup the scene.

John Forsting, age 46, of Greensburg,was driving a 2009 Kenworth pulling a dump trailer loaded with lime for Laudick Trucking of Sunman, Ind. Trooper Overpeck cited Forsting for leaking cargo onto roadway.

Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Trooper Mark Overpeck witnessed a northbound US 41 tractor-trailer attempt to stop for a red light at Harlan Drive, Sgt. Joe Watts said this afternoon, adding that the conditions created havoc for stalled and re-routed motorists. Traffic at first was moved into the passing lane and minutes later, the northbound lanes of US 41 and the eastbound and westbound lanes of Harlan Drive were closed to begin clean up.

At  2:50 p.m., Watts speculated that all lanes may be open by 4:30 p.m.

Hazardous materials teams from Honey Creek Fire/Rescue, Terre Haute Fire Department, and Indiana Department of Homeland Security were called to clean up the lime with a suspected sulphur additive.

Assisting were the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, Honey Creek Fire Department, Terre Haute Fire Department and Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

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