A traffic collision occurred today at the intersection of Red Cap Road and State Route 96 in Orleans, CA, involving a small pickup truck that ended up 50 feet down a cliff. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene after receiving reports of the incident around 1:09 PM. It was noted that neighbors had previously informed the California Highway Patrol about the vehicle, which had been unaccounted for until now.
At approximately 1:15 PM, it was reported that a Toyota Prius was also in the vicinity, but this vehicle had already been located by authorities. The pickup truck was located later in the afternoon, at around 3:57 PM, and a tow truck was requested to assist with its recovery. However, by 4:08 PM, responders indicated that the vehicle was initially inaccessible and appeared to be a total loss.
The status of any potential injuries related to the incident remains unknown at this time. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area due to ongoing recovery efforts. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.