Semi truck collision in Calexico, causes diesel spill prompting, urgent cleanup

Calexico CA - In the early hours of Saturday, February 3rd, a diesel semi-truck collided with the center divider at the intersection of Highway 111 and W Cole Blvd in Calexico, California. The impact resulted in the rupture of the truck’s fuel tank, leaking approximately 100 gallons of fuel onto the pavement.

Calexico Police Department reported the incident, triggering a prompt response from local authorities and cleanup crews. The estimated cost of cleaning up such spills is substantial, with figures ranging upwards of $15,000, depending on specific circumstances according to truckinginfo.com.

According to online site and newspaper Calexico Chronicle The driver misjudged the turn and left the scene of the accident but police eventually located the suspect. the fuel spill was called in around 6:20 a.m. through a 911 by a bystander in the area who smelled the diesel said Calexico Fire Chief Eduardo Ainza

A photograph shared on social media by the Calexico Police Department at 7:01 PM depicted the aftermath and ongoing cleanup efforts. Although there is no official time to when, the incident occurred. The social media post by @calexicopoa suggests a timeframe between 4 AM and 6 AM, but the official timeline remains unconfirmed.