South Lake Tahoe, CA: Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on State Route 89
Driver Hospitalized after South Lake Tahoe Crash on State Route 89 near Pickett’s Junction
South Lake Tahoe, California (April 18, 2021) – A driver was hospitalized following a Friday evening traffic collision in South Lake Tahoe, according to a local news source.
The crash was reported at around 5:44 p.m. Friday, April 16, on State Route 89, just north of Pickett’s Junction, the California Highway Patrol said.
According to the CHP, a green Ford Explorer SUV was heading northbound on State Route 89 when the driver lost control resulting in the vehicle rolling down an embankment.
Car Crash on State Route 89 in South Lake Tahoe
The driver was taken to Barton Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries. The name of the patient and their condition were not immediately disclosed.
No further details about the accident were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- 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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