EPHRATA, Pa. (WHTM) – Ephrata police were called for a report of a vehicle crash around 12:30 a.m. on Route 222 northbound.

Police discovered a tanker tractor-trailer hauling milk had driven off the right side of the road, down an embankment, and into a wooded area.

The truck was overturned. The driver, 32-year-old Zachary  Schwabenbauer, of Nescopeck, reported that he fell asleep before driving off the roadway. He did not report any injuries.

Pioneer Fire Company and Lancaster County Hazmat responded and assisted in the initial response to the crash.

The right lane of Route 222 northbound was closed for about two and a half hours after the crash. The lane was also closed for about six hours later in the day while the truck was recovered.