A single-vehicle traffic collision occurred today in Shingletown, CA, when the driver lost control of their vehicle due to icy conditions. The incident took place at approximately 12:34 PM, as the vehicle slid on ice and veered off the roadway, landing about ten feet into a ditch. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the solo occupant was unharmed.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the vehicle was found to be undrivable and required towing. The driver managed to get a ride to a nearby location to call for assistance and later returned to the site of the incident. The vehicle was noted to be almost overturned but remained visible to passing motorists.
A tow truck was dispatched to assist with the recovery of the vehicle. By 1:42 PM, the towing service was in contact with emergency responders to confirm their arrival. The area was noted to have several vehicles enjoying the snowy conditions, but the gray pickup truck was the only one that required assistance.
Traffic in the vicinity was minimally affected as emergency services worked efficiently to resolve the situation. The incident concluded without further complications, allowing the roadway to remain open for other travelers. Drivers in the area are reminded to exercise caution when navigating icy road conditions.