On January 24, 2024, a tragic accident occurred on SR97 near E Ball Mountain Rd. The California Highway Patrol reported that at 8:29 AM, a semi-truck rolled over, resulting in fatalities.
At 8:28 AM, the first report stated that the semi-truck had gone off the road. Authorities quickly responded, and a witness confirmed the rollover. Emergency services were immediately sent to the scene, and the incident was reclassified as a fatality based on the information provided by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Efforts to address the situation included local agencies coordinating with each other, such as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Caltrans.
At 8:50 AM, they confirmed that the vehicle involved had veered off the road, and there were no reported blockages. They called upon Black Butte Tow for additional help in recovering the vehicle.
A tragic accident claimed the life of one person, emphasizing the risks involved in rollover crashes. The authorities have not yet revealed the identity of the victim or provided additional information about the incident.
