Big Rig Driver Killed in Fiery Rollover Collision on Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River in Meyers
1 Killed and 1 Injured in Meyers Car Accident on Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River
Meyers, California (September 7, 2019) – One person was killed in a fiery traffic collision involving a big rig in Meyers, El Dorado County, on Sunday morning.
The fatal collision occurred at about 11:40 a.m. on Highway 50, according to a local news source.
A tanker and a second car were traveling eastbound on the roadway when they collided for unknown reasons on the bridge over the Upper Truckee River.
1 Killed in El Dorado County Car Crash on Highway 50
The big rig reportedly overturned and burst into flames after the collision.
The driver of the big rig was killed in the collision.
The driver of the second car was hospitalized with major injuries.
The accident resulted in the shutdown of all the lanes as the authorities cleared the scene.
No further information was provided.
An investigation to determine the cause of the accident is underway.
We at Pacific Attorney Group offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
