A hit-and-run incident involving a snow plow and a stationary semi-truck occurred today on Interstate 5 South at Exit 751 in Edgewood, Siskiyou County, CA. The collision took place around 11:40 AM, with the snow plow striking the semi-truck parked on the right-hand side of the highway. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
At the time of the incident, the driver of the snow plow was not in the vehicle. After the collision, the snow plow did not stop, leading to the classification of the event as a hit-and-run. A semi-truck following the snow plow was equipped with a camera, which may provide valuable evidence regarding the circumstances of the incident.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) managed the situation. Initially, the CHP categorized the event as a traffic collision with no injuries but later updated it to a hit-and-run due to the snow plow's failure to stop.
The final disposition of the vehicles involved has not yet been specified. The CHP is expected to investigate further, utilizing the footage from the semi-truck's camera to gather more information about the snow plow's actions leading up to the collision.
Motorists in the area are advised to remain cautious and be aware of potential traffic disruptions as the investigation continues. The CHP encourages anyone with additional information regarding this incident to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the responsibility of drivers to remain vigilant, especially in adverse weather conditions. The CHP will provide updates as more information becomes available.