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Santa Rosa man killed in Highway 128 crash near Cloverdale

The accident scene on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.

HARVEY MORRISON / For the Press Democrat
Published: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 9:21 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2:26 p.m.

Eighteen hours after a fatal collision closed Highway 128, the road between Cloverdale and Boonville has been opened to one-way traffic.

The limited access is expected to remain in place at least three days and could be up to two weeks, according to highway officials.

A 23-year-old Santa Rosa man driving a 2005 Toyota Camry was killed when a westbound tanker truck filled with a load of gasoline went out of control and crossed into oncoming traffic at about 8 p.m. About 4,000 gallons of fuel spilled onto the road.

The identity of the man has not be released pending notification of his family. An autopsy is scheduled today.

Terry Wood, 56, of Santa Rosa was driving a 2007 Peterbilt truck filled with gas when he lost control and the trailer overturned, said CHP spokesman Randy England.

The truck is owned by Redwood Transportation of Santa Rosa, according to CHP.

The trailer collided with the Camry which was traveling east on Highway 128.

Hazmat and environmental health officials responded to the scene and Wednesday morning officials were still trying to determine the extent of the damage to the roadway, England said.

Alternate routes include Highway 253 near Boonville and Mountain House Road at Hopland.

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