A Rockford (IL) truck driver escaped serious injury today (Tuesday) when his loaded Kenworth semi ran off the road and hit a utility pole in Newton County, IN.

35-year-old Keith Dworschak was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries. Newton County Sheriff's Police reported State Road 114 was shut down for several hours. Emergency personnel received the 9-1-1call about 7:15 am. The semi crash happened near Meridian Road.

The accident is still under investigation. Sheriff's Police were assisted by Morocco Fire, Newton County Ambulance, Emergency Management, The Department of Transportation and NIPSCO.

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