Status updates
Saturday, July 19, 2025 — 9:30 a.m.
As of 5 a.m., the overturned tanker truck has been successfully lifted and removed from Indian Creek and Highway 101 is now open.
Crews are continuing to confirm the total volume of fuel released into the water. Preliminary estimates indicate 3,000 gallons of a mixture of gasoline and diesel, with the majority being gasoline, spilled into Indian Creek.
Air monitoring readings were not at a level above human health and safety at this time, but people in the area should still be mindful of symptoms like headaches, or dizziness and see medical attention if needed.
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe will conduct shoreline assessments today to monitor for environmental impacts. The Department of Health is also collecting water samples for further analysis.
Containment and recovery efforts remain underway, with crews continuing to actively manage the release and protect downstream resources.
Friday, July 18, 2025 — 5:30 p.m.
Responders remain on scene at the site of a dual-tanker truck rollover near milepost 238 on U.S. Highway 101 in Clallam County. The truck left the roadway and overturned into Indian Creek.
The truck’s capacity was 6,000 gallons of diesel and 4,000 gallons of gasoline. The truck is actively leaking and crews are working to contain the spill. The volume of fuel that has entered the water is currently unkown.
Boom has been deployed downstream to help contain the spread. A coordinated, multi-agency repsonse is underway to assess environmental impacts and begin cleanup efforts.
A unified command has been established, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Washington Department of Ecology, Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and Petro-Card. Other responding agencies and contractors include, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue, Focus Wildlife, and Republic Services.
Responders continue to monitor potential impacts to fish, wildlife and the surrounding environment. To report oiled wildlife, call 1-800-22-BIRDS.
The roadway remains closed at this time. Please avoid the area to support a safe and effective response.
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Friday, July 18, 2025 — 11:30 a.m.
The Washington Department of Ecology is responding to a tanker truck rollover on U.S. Highway 101 between milepost 237 and 238, where a dual-trailer rig left the road and overturned into Indian Creek in Clallam County. One trailer contains an estimated 3,900 gallons of diesel and the other up to 6,000 gallons of gasonline.
Initial reports indicate oil may be leaking into the creek, but that has not yet been confirmed. Ecology is mobilizing and will coordinate with on-scene partners and oversee the response once onsite.
The trucking company has hired a spill response contractor to support cleanup efforts.
Photos of this incident are available through our Flickr album
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