A notable
accident occurred on westbound 88 near Kirkwood.
According to CHP reports, a Banta, California
resident was driving his 2005 Ford Expedition at an unsafe speed for the
slippery roadway surface. He lost control of his vehicle and began to slide out
of control. The vehicle then
proceeded across the westbound lane and through an open area in the snow bank.
The vehicle rolled over on its roof and proceeded to “slide like a sled”
approximately 100 to 150 feet through trees and forest. The vehicle came to an
abrupt stop after striking a large tree. It was necessary to use a heavy tow
truck to retrieve the vehicle from its resting place. Luckily, no injuries were
reported, but either way—a close call.
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