Tuolumne County, CA: Fatal Off-Road Vehicle Crash on Lazy Z Lane
Rider Killed in Tuolumne County Quad Bike Accident on Lazy Z Lane off Middle Camp Road
Tuolumne County, California (April 7, 2021) – A rider was killed Tuesday afternoon in a quad bike accident in the Crystal Falls area of Tuolumne County, according to a local news source.
The deadly crash was reported at around 2:38 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in the 22800 block of Lazy Z Lane, off Middle Camp Road.
According to a California Highway Patrol report, a quad bike crashed into a tree and overturned.
As a result of the crash, the rider was pinned underneath the quad.
Deadly Tuolumne County Quad Crash on Lazy Z Lane
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and extricated the rider. Despite life-saving measures performed by the first responders, the victim did not survive their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The name of the deceased rider has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
Further details about the accident were not immediately available.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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- Always stop and remain at the scene.
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- 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.
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- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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