Vehicle Accident Disrupts Traffic on State Route 70

Traffic Collision Involving Unregistered Vehicle on State Route 70 East in Plumas Lake, CA

📍 Plumas Lake, CA

📅 Published: January 16, 2025 at 03:02 PM

🔄 Updated: January 16, 2025 at 04:32 PM

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Plumas Lake, January 16, 2025 -

A traffic collision occurred today on State Route 70 East in Plumas Lake, CA, involving a single vehicle, a white 2007 Kia Rondo. The incident took place around 2:21 PM when the vehicle ran across all lanes of traffic and ended up on its side down an embankment. Emergency services responded promptly, and a tow truck was called to remove the vehicle, which was located approximately 150 feet down the slope.

At the scene, responders detected a strong odor of alcohol, and several alcohol bottles were found scattered across the roadway. The Kia Rondo was unregistered and did not have any license plates at the time of the collision. The status of any injuries remains unknown.

Traffic in the area was affected as emergency crews worked to clear the scene, and drivers were advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes. The vehicle was eventually towed for further assessment.

This incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with impaired driving and emphasizes the importance of road safety. Updates regarding the situation will be provided as more information becomes available.

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