Author Chuck Palahniuk was involved in a traffic accident outside

this morning that began when a semi-truck tipped,

reported.

The truck was rounding a curve while driving west on State Road 14 near milepost 22 when its trailer toppled and rolled about 10:30 a.m., according to WSP Trooper Ryan Tanner.

Palahniuk, 50, was stopped in his driveway preparing to turn right on the highway, Tanner said. The toppled trailer hit the side of Palahniuk's Toyota Prius.

State patrol initially reported Palahniuk was driving and hit a parked car after swerving to avoid the truck. The faulty information was the result of a communication error, Tanner said.

The driver of the truck, William Farewell, 71, of Eugene, was not injured, Tanner said. Palahniuk reported a sore neck, but was not transported to an area hospital. Both men were wearing seat belts.

Troopers cited Farewell for speeding.

Palahniuk is the author of more than a dozen books, and is perhaps best known for "Fight Club.

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