Monday morning head-on collision injures four adults, two children
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/23/2024 - 9:21am
1:40PM: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) in South Lake Tahoe has released a preliminary report on Monday morning's crash on SR89 near the intersection with SR88 at Pickett's Junction. At the time of the crash, the roads were very icy after overnight rain and freezing temperatures.
The report says, that due to the icy conditions, the driver of a northbound Chevy Tahoe was driving at an unsafe speed, lost control, and crossed into the southbound lane in the path of a Mazda.
Two adults from the Mazda and two adults and two juveniles from the Chevy were transported to the hospital. A third juvenile in the Chevy was not injured.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact CHP Officer Moore at their South Lake Tahoe Office (530)539-9500.
12PM Update: At approximately 8:15 a.m. on Monday, a Chevy Tahoe was traveling north on SR89 as a Mazda was traveling southbound near what is known as Bunkhouse Curve. For reasons still under investigation, the two vehicles collided head-on, resulting in five major injuries and two minor injuries. At this time, no further information is available.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a head-on collision at SR89-SR88 Monday morning, resulting in the roadway's closure. According to early reports, at approximately 8:18 a.m., vehicles collided near Pickett's Junction. There have been seven injuries and Care Flight is on the way to take some of the patients.
SR89 from Christmas Valley is closed at this time.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is available.