Photo by: Attila Horvath
Update at 11:15am: Traffic is again moving freely on Highway 49.
Update at 10:40am: Traffic remains backed up in both directions along Highway 49 near Rawhide Road. A crew is working to repair a damaged pole that was hit by a Corvette. No injuries were reported in the accident. Only one traffic lane is currently open.
Original story at 9:23am: Sonora, CA — Travel with caution and be prepared for a traffic delay on Highway 49 between Rawhide Road and Tuttletown. The CHP reports that vehicle has slammed into a pole and lines are hanging over the road. It is blocking at least one traffic lane. You will want to avoid the area if possible.
This post was last modified on 10/11/2018 12:07 pm
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