Update at 2:50 p.m.: The CHP has cleared the scene of a big rig crash in the Chinese Camp area of Tuolumne County off J-59 that knocked down some wires. It is still unclear what those wires were, but no power outages were reported by PG&E. The lines were not on the roadway. The crash was near the Red Hill Road intersection, and officers were directing one-way traffic for several hours. The CHP reports minor injuries in this crash.
Update at 12:43 p.m.: The CHP remains on the scene of a big rig crash in the Chinese Camp area of Tuolumne County off J-59 that has knocked down some possible utility lines around 9:30 a.m., but no power outages have been reported. The lines are not on the roadway. The crash is near the Red Hill Road intersection, and officers are directing one-way traffic. The CHP is reporting minor injuries in this crash. Motorists may want to avoid the area or travel with caution when in the crash area and be prepared for activity.
Original post by BJ Hansen at 9:57 a.m.: Chinese Camp, CA — The CHP reports that a big rig truck has crashed off J-59 and has knocked down some utility lines.
The lines impacted are not blocking J-59 and are along the west side of the roadway. Officials are currently trying to determine whether they are power or some other type of utility lines. PG&E has been notified about the situation. An ambulance has also been requested, but no details have been provided about potential injuries. The crash is near the Red Hill Road intersection.
Travel with caution in the area and be prepared for activity.
