Semi crash on I-5 leaves hundreds of chickens on roadway near DuPont, WA

Semi with live chickens crashes on I-5 in DuPont, WA

Crews are working to clear northbound I-5 near DuPont after an overturned semi left hundreds of chickens on the roadway Friday morning.

DUPONT, Wash. - A semi-truck crash on northbound I-5 near DuPont left hundreds of chickens on the roadway Friday morning. 

What we know:

The crash happened near Mounts Road before 2 a.m.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Kameron Watts said traffic was moving in the left lane as crews cleaned up the scene. 

According to troopers, the driver said he fell asleep and lost control of the semi before leaving the roadway.

Watts said he was cited for second-degree negligent driving. 

Crews cleared up the scene at about 6 a.m. but there were still backups and delays. 

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