Tuolumne County, CA — THe CHP reports there is a semi-truck jack-knifed on Highway 49 and blocking traffic. The truck is stuck at the hair pin turn near Highway 49 and Tuttletown Road. Traffic is backed up for about mile in both directions motorist will want to use caution in the area or avoid it completely.
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6:25p.m.: The CHP reports the roadway was blocked for over 40 minutes, but it is now clear and traffic is moving again.
This post was last modified on 05/10/2013 6:53 pm
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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