A single-vehicle accident occurred early this morning on Millerton Road at the intersection with North Friant Road in Friant, CA, due to slippery road conditions. The incident took place around 4:43 AM when the vehicle lost traction and went over the side of the road. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the driver was found safely standing on the roadside. The driver mentioned she believed she had towing coverage through her insurance but was uncertain of the details, as she did not have access to her insurance card at the time.
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that the roadway was slippery, contributing to the vehicle's loss of control. A tow truck was called to assist in retrieving the vehicle from the embankment, which was located about 50 feet down a ravine. The tow truck crew required additional cable to safely recover the vehicle.
Traffic in the area was minimally affected as emergency services worked efficiently to clear the scene. The vehicle was successfully towed away, and the roadway was cleared for normal traffic flow shortly thereafter. Drivers are reminded to exercise caution during adverse weather conditions to prevent similar incidents.