Storm Aftermath in Mother Lode
The Mother Lode is experiencing slick roads and debris after overnight rainfall. A series of early morning crashes have been reported.
- A solo vehicle crash occurred near Valley Springs at 5:40 am on Highway 26, partially blocking the road. No injuries were reported.
- A vehicle traveled off Highway 49 and into a ditch in Calaveras County near the bridge over New Melones just before 5 am. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene.
- A vehicle is stuck in the snow on Highway 4 between Arnold and Bear Valley, near Skyline Drive, after traveling 20 feet off the road.
A minor power outage is affecting a handful of customers near Copperopolis, in the area of Oak Creek Drive, with full restoration anticipated by 2 pm.
No injuries were reported in the crashes.
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Author's summary: Storm causes crashes and power outage in Mother Lode.