Crime & Safety
Bellevue Man Cited In Kitsap Diesel Spill: WSP
The 62-year-old truck driver crashed near a gas station, causing the spill of over 100 gallons of diesel, according to state patrol.
BELLFAIR, WA - A 62-year-old semi driver from Bellevue crashed early Friday morning near Belfair, causing a 100-plus gallon diesel fuel spill, according to Washington State Patrol.
Around 12:30 a.m., James Paulson was driving southbound along SR 3 when he allegedly crossed into the northbound lane and hit a concrete barrier, according to state patrol. Paulson continued to drive the damaged truck to a nearby 76 gas station.
According to police, the semi tractor leaked about 100 gallons between the scene of the accident and the gas station.
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Paulson was not injured, but state patrol cited him for improper lane use.
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