Semitruck carrying beer overturns on I-41 in Menomonee Falls, closing lanes for six hours
A semitruck overturned after colliding with another vehicle in the northbound lanes of Interstate 41 in Menomonee Falls Thursday morning, spilling beer in the process and forcing lane closures for multiple hours, according to police.
The truck was transporting Miller beer, Menomonee Falls Police Lt. Matthew Lewek said.
Traffic Update:
Two lanes of NB I-41 north of Pilgrim Rd are expected to be shut down for another 1-2 hours for cleanup. Please take an alternate route or be prepared for delays. pic.twitter.com/WqMz33Onm6— Menomonee Falls Police Department (@ProtectTheFalls) May 2, 2024
Two lanes of I-41 northbound north of Pilgrim Road were closed for six hours following the collision, which happened around 8:30 a.m., Lewek said.
He said the semitruck driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle wasn't injured.
Lewek said there were other vehicles involved, but police don't yet have information on that or whether anyone else was injured.
Lewek said he did not know what company the truck driver was working for.
Lewek said as of Friday, no charges had been filed, and alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash.
He said that the incident is still under investigation.
Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A truck carrying Miller beer overturns on I-41 in Menomonee Falls
