(La Porte County, IN) - Two tires that came off a moving semi-truck caused significant damage to a building in the Wanatah area this week.

 

At about 11 a.m. on Tuesday, La Porte County Police responded to Morton Buildings at 9705 W. U.S. 30, where an investigation revealed the tires came off of a westbound semi-truck on U.S. 30 and rolled about 300 feet before hitting an outside wall. Breaking through the exterior wall, they then reportedly crushed walls on the inside and part of the ceiling structure in a conference room.

 

“Debris from the inside of the building scattered down the hallway to the front office,” police said.

 

An office supply closet was also destroyed.

 

According to authorities, the truck driver, after realizing what had happened, pulled into a gas station and contacted the company to make arrangements for the damage's costs. The 50-year-old driver also stayed to speak to police about what just transpired.  Both tires came off the passenger side of the trailer.

 

No estimate was given on the cost of repairs.