Big Bar Man Killed after Car Plunges into Trinity River
52-Year-Old Big Bar Man Dies in Trinity County Crash on Highway 299 between Big Bar and Big Flat
Trinity County, California (April 11, 2021) – A driver was killed after a vehicle went into the Trinity River in Trinity County Saturday morning, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The deadly crash happened at about 8:14 a.m. Saturday, April 10 on Highway 299 between Big Bar and Big Flat.
A 52-year-old Big Bar man was driving a 2005 Jeep Cherokee westbound on Highway 299 at an unspecified speed when the right tires of the Jeep veered onto the north gravel shoulder, the CHP report states.
The driver over-corrected toward the left and the Jeep went across the eastbound lane. The Jeep then plunged into the Trinity River near the north shore.
The driver died in the accident. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
It is undetermined if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the CHP Trinity River Area office at (530) 623-3832.
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- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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