NorthwestJanuary 13, 2015

OROFINO - The Grangemont Road north of Orofino was blocked for about three hours Monday following a noninjury logging truck accident.

According to a news release from the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office, a loaded logging truck operated at 6:05 a.m. Monday by Richard P. Broneske, 55, of Lewiston, drove off the right shoulder of Grangemont Road at about milepost 21.

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Broneske was wearing a seat belt, according to the sheriff's office, and was not injured. The road was icy and slick and speed may have been a factor in the accident.

The road's westbound lane of traffic was blocked for about three hours.

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