CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. — A significant car accident occurred Tuesday morning in Calaveras County, resulting in injuries to four individuals, including two children. According to reports from the Calaveras Consolidated Fire District, the single-vehicle rollover crash took place at approximately 11 a.m. along Paloma Road in the vicinity of Mokelumne Hill.
The incident involved two women and two children. Emergency responders immediately attended to the injured parties. The children sustained what are described as minor injuries and were promptly transported to UC Davis for medical attention. Among the adults, one woman suffered severe injuries necessitating an airlift to a nearby hospital for urgent care. The second woman sustained moderate injuries; however, the specifics of her treatment or the facility she was transported to have not been disclosed.
The California Highway Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances that led to the rollover crash. At this stage, the reasons behind the unfortunate incident remain unclear, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
The Calaveras County community is advised to exercise caution while driving in the area and to heed any temporary traffic directions or detours that may be established to facilitate a thorough examination of the crash site. Road safety authorities have reiterated the importance of adhering to speed limits and road regulations, especially along routes such as Paloma Road, which may experience variations in traffic and visibility conditions.
Source: ABC10.com KXTV
