(InEDC) BY Edward Smith 08/11/23 10:57 AM PST
Injury Reported in County Road E16 Two-Vehicle Crash
A two-vehicle injury crash was reported in an August 10 accident that occurred near Mt. Aukum southeast of Placerville. The accident occurred near the intersection of County Road E16 and Higgins. A Volkswagen Jetta and a sedan collided, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), leaving a debris field in the roadway.
Injured Party Transported to Hospital Following Two-Vehicle Crash
It was reported that one injured party was transported to a hospital prior to the arrival of the officers. A tow truck was required to remove a vehicle that was left at the scene, well off the roadway, which exhibited major front-end damage. Investigators with the CHP traffic unit are determining fault in the crash and how it occurred.