A single vehicle rollover incident occurred today on State Route 89 near South Upper Truckee Road in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The California Highway Patrol reported the incident at approximately 10:32 AM, indicating that the vehicle had veered off the roadway and rolled down an embankment. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Emergency services responded quickly, dispatching a tow truck to recover the significantly damaged vehicle, which was located about 20 feet down the embankment. Initial reports indicated that the vehicle was not visible from the roadway, complicating recovery efforts. By 11:12 AM, both northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 89 were temporarily closed to facilitate the recovery operation.
Traffic was impacted during this time, but the California Highway Patrol confirmed that all lanes were reopened by 11:42 AM, allowing normal traffic flow to resume. The incident was classified as a traffic collision with no injuries, and the scene was cleared shortly after recovery was completed.
Motorists traveling in the area are reminded to exercise caution and remain aware of changing road conditions, especially during adverse weather. The California Highway Patrol continues to monitor the situation to ensure the safety of all drivers on the road.