Truck Goes Into Ditch, Traffic Disrupted Briefly

Single Vehicle Incident on Marengo Road in Galt, California, Resolved Without Injuries

📍 Galt, CA

📅 Published: December 26, 2024 at 08:35 PM

🔄 Updated: December 26, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Galt, CA
Galt, December 26, 2024 -

A single vehicle incident occurred today at the intersection of Marengo Road and Simmerhorn Road in Galt, California, when a Ford truck went into a ditch. The incident was reported at approximately 7:55 PM, and emergency services responded promptly to the scene. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

Upon arrival, responders assessed the situation and determined that the vehicle was drivable but required towing assistance to be removed from the ditch. The northbound lane was briefly affected during the response, but traffic was managed effectively.

A tow truck was dispatched and arrived shortly after the initial report. By 9:16 PM, the Ford truck was confirmed to be drivable, although it still needed to be pulled out of the ditch. The situation was resolved by 9:47 PM, when the vehicle was successfully cleared from the scene and the lane was reopened to traffic.

This incident highlights the importance of cautious driving, particularly in conditions that may lead to loss of vehicle control. The quick response from emergency services ensured that the situation was handled efficiently, minimizing disruption to traffic in the area.

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