A hit-and-run incident involving three vehicles occurred today at the intersection of State Route 193 and Graybar Mine Road in Georgetown, CA. The collision took place around 10:35 AM, leading to reports of a vehicle on fire and a physical altercation among individuals outside the vehicles shortly after.
Emergency units from the California Highway Patrol and fire services were dispatched to the scene, with the first unit arriving approximately 22 minutes after the incident was reported, at around 10:57 AM. Upon arrival, responders found a white Subaru, a white Ford pickup truck, and a silver Chevrolet Silverado involved in the collision. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, although one individual was noted to possibly have sustained injuries.
The situation escalated quickly, with reports indicating that at least one vehicle was engulfed in flames and a physical confrontation occurred among three males outside the vehicles. Fire services managed the fire promptly, and the individuals involved in the altercation were no longer fighting by the time emergency responders arrived.
By 12:50 PM, the incident was officially reclassified as a hit-and-run with no confirmed injuries. Towing services were requested to assist with the removal of the vehicles involved. By 11:59 AM, at least one vehicle was seen being hooked up for towing, indicating that the vehicles were being cleared from the roadway.
Traffic in the area was minimally impacted, with reports confirming that the incident did not significantly affect the flow of traffic on State Route 193. Emergency units cleared the scene by 12:45 PM, allowing normal traffic patterns to resume.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the potential dangers of reckless driving. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the hit-and-run, urging anyone with information to come forward.