A single-vehicle incident occurred today on State Route 177 at mile marker 15 in Riverside County, California, when a vehicle became stuck in the soft shoulder due to a mechanical failure. The incident was reported at approximately 1:49 PM, involving a white Grand Caravan.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in this incident. The driver, accompanied by her six-month-old infant, declined towing services and chose to remain in the vehicle overnight. She indicated that she did not have the funds for towing and mentioned that assistance from family was expected to arrive from Arizona the following day.
Emergency services were notified, and a tow truck was dispatched to the scene. However, the driver opted to stay in the vehicle rather than accept a ride or towing assistance. The tow truck service confirmed they were prepared to assist but respected the driver’s decision to wait for help from family.
There were no significant traffic impacts reported on State Route 177 as a result of this incident. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area while emergency services were present.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vehicle maintenance and preparedness, especially when traveling with young children.