Update at 12:30 p.m.: Traffic is moving freely again on Highway 4 in the Camp Connell area, where a head-on crash stalled traffic for a couple of hours. Crash details can be viewed below.
Original post at 10:56 a.m.: Calaveras County, CA — First responders are on the scene of a head-on crash along Highway 4 in the Camp Connell area of Calaveras County.
The CHP reports that a Toyota Tacoma pickup and a Ford Expedition SUV collided at a curve in the roadway near Frontage Road and Campbell Lane. The SUV is partially blocking the eastbound lane, with officers directing one-lane traffic. The CHP says two people have been hurt, with one reporting an ankle injury and another complaining of head pain. A tow crew is headed to the scene. Motorists will want to avoid the area if possible. An update will be provided as soon as new information comes into the newsroom.
This post was last modified on 01/04/2025 12:35 pm
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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