A tractor-trailer rig crashed early Wednesday, April 13, along Interstate 81 in West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County.

State police at Frackville said Francis Atiapo, 44, of Charlotte, N.C., was driving a 2005 Freightliner Century tractor with 1997 Wabash van trailer northbound about 12:45 a.m. when the rig went onto the right berm and struck a metal guide rail. The rig continued north through the guide rail for about 60 feet and came to final rest in a grassy area on the north side of an off ramp.Atiapo was not injured. Damages were disabling to the tractor and minor to the trailer. Troopers said Atiapo will be cited.