The commercial truck was traveling at a speed too fast for the steep grade of the roadway, and too fast for a vehicle that size. The rig reportedly weighed 140,000 pounds.
Troopers are investigating the possibility that Kendrick failed to yield to traffic after stopping at a stop sign as a contributing factor in the crash.
The Patrol is continues to investigate the crash. At this point, troopers believe Westika was under the influence of alcohol when he hit Motsick's patrol car.