Car Submerged in Lake Causes Traffic Disruption

Single Vehicle Drives into Lake in Lucerne, CA; No Injuries Reported

📍 Lucerne, CA

📅 Published: February 13, 2025 at 03:31 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in Lucerne, CA
Lucerne, February 13, 2025 -

A single vehicle incident occurred today at the intersection of State Route 20 and Country Club Drive in Lucerne, California, when a car drove into a lake. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the accident. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the vehicle was found fully submerged, with only the top of the roof visible above the water.

The incident was reported at approximately 12:55 PM, and recovery operations began shortly thereafter. A tow truck was dispatched to assist in retrieving the vehicle from the lake. As a result of the recovery efforts, the eastbound lane of State Route 20 was closed to ensure the safety of both the recovery team and passing motorists.

The lane remained closed until approximately 2:58 PM, when the recovery was completed and the area was cleared for traffic. Motorists traveling through the area were advised to seek alternate routes during the recovery operations to avoid delays.

This incident highlights the importance of caution when driving near water bodies. The quick response from emergency services ensured that the situation was managed effectively, allowing for a safe recovery without any reported injuries.

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