Hydrated Lime Spills After Semi-Truck Rollover in Chino Valley

A semi-truck carrying hydrated lime rolled over at about 10:52 p.m. on November 5 on State Route 89 in Chino Valley, near mile marker 333. The crash left the truck’s cab dangling above a bridge, while the driver remained trapped inside and white powder covered the area.

Firefighters established a safety zone and got the driver out of the truck. Crews assessed and decontaminated the driver before taking them to Yavapai Regional Medical Center for treatment.

A firefighter also went to a hospital to be checked after the lime caused irritation. That firefighter was discharged later that evening and resumed work.

The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority responded alongside the Prescott Fire Department, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, Copperstate Ambulance, Chino Valley Police Department, Arizona Department of Transportation and Arizona Department of Public Safety. Chino Valley police are investigating the rollover.