WABASH,IN On July 14, 2016, at approximately 6:13 p.m. Wabash City units were dispatched to the intersection of St. Rd 15 and U.S. 24 where a semi overturned. It was determined that the semi was loaded with hogs. The Wabash City Fire Department quickly began spraying water on the hogs in attempt to cool them while preparations were made to off load the hogs. Fortunately, a call was made to the Wabash County 4-H Fair and volunteers came with trucks and stock trailers. Wabash Big R loaned hog panels to build a temporary chute from the semi to awaiting trailers. Once all hogs were off loaded H & K Wrecker Service was able to raise the semi and trailer. The Indiana State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Division was called to the scene for inspection of the semi.
The intersection of St. Rd 15 and U.S.24 was closed for almost three hours while Wabash County EMA directed traffic in the area. The driver of the semi, Eric J. Manning, 28, Warren, Indiana was cited for Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle without a CDL and Improper brakes. Assisting at the scene were the Indiana State Police, Wabash City Fire, Noble Township Fire Department, Wabash County EMA. There was an enormous amount of volunteers that came with trucks and trailers to assist in anyway they could to help save the live of the 150 hogs that were onboard. Everyone’s assistance was greatly appreciated and needed. Thank you to Brandt’s Harley Davidson for the use of their parking lot which enabled the off load. The bottled water, Big R also provide was well received by everyone involved. Once again, the Wabash City Police Department wishes to thank everyone for helping resolve this incident as quickly as possible.