Tuesday, 19 June 2007 23:02
Avoiding A Skunk In The Road Leads To Solo Vehicle Collision
Monday proved to be almost as busy as weekend
activity with local Deputies arresting vehicle thieves and the CHP responding
to a serious drunk driving accident near Van De Hei Ranch Road. Also on Monday
was accident on Sutter Ione Road that sent the driver to the hospital.
According to Officer Drake Wilburn’s report 23 year old Mitchell Hodson, of Sutter Creek was driving
his 2002 Chevy S-10 southbound on Sutter Ione Road at approximately 40 mph.
Hodson stated to Officer Wilburn that he swerved for a skunk that was in the
roadway causing the vehicle to travel onto the shoulder of the road and then
subsequently overturn. Hodson suffered minor injuries and was transported to
SAH.