A turn for the worse

A semi carrying a load of building materials on a flatbed trailer tipped over near Roger's Pass

Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Jeff Groschelle said the flatbed truck was traveling too fast as it entered the first big corner east of the pass, tipped over and spilled its load of building materials.

"A lot of people misjudge that corner," Groschelle said.

Lincoln Fire Chief Zach Muse said most of the material - a type of fiber cement board called Hardie Board - wound up in the ditch, but about 40 sheets had to be removed from the roadway.

Despite appearances, a cowling prevented the cab of the truck from being crushed, which allowed the driver and passenger to get out through the broken windshield with only a few scratches