The crash occurred on Monday (Aug. 3) around 6:24 p.m. on Pine Lake Road between Seminary Drive and Indian Trail<\/a>.<\/p>\nPolice said the driver, a 42-year-old man, was traveling along Orchard Lake Road when the semi-truck and trailer lost control and overturned into the lake.<\/p>\n
The driver was found sitting on top of the overturned truck when emergency crews arrived. <\/p>\n
Officials said he suffered a leg contusion but declined transportation to a hospital.<\/p>\n
Investigators said alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been factors in the crash.<\/p>\n
Officials said a small amount of fuel leaked into Pine Lake following the crash.<\/p>\n
The Oakland County Hazardous Materials Team, Oakland County Sheriff\u2019s Technical Rescue Team and environmental cleanup crews responded to contain the spill and remove the vehicle from the lake.<\/p>\n
Officials said they\u2019re continuing to investigate what caused the driver to lose control of the truck.<\/p>\n
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