The driver of a tractor trailer hauling chickens – was transported for treatment of his injuries after wrecking on Alabama Highway 68 in DeKalb County overnight.

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency accident report, the driver, listed as a male resident of Winston Salem, North Carolina – rolled the big rig just prior to 1:00am (Thursday) near the intersection of County Road 57 and Highway 68, close to Collinsville.  As of this afternoon (Thursday) the road remains closed in that area – while cleanup efforts continue.

No additional information regarding the condition of the driver has been released,

That wreck remains under investigation by Alabama State Troopers.