Highway 120/108 Open After Major Accident

Sonora, CA -- Traffic is moving smoothly on Highway 108 at Lovers Leap today, however that was not the case yesterday.

The Highway Patrol closed the highway in both directions at 4:30pm due to a three vehicle accident.

Reports indicate a driver hit a sign on the roadway, which started a grass fire, and then crashed into another car head on.

The roadway was closed for more than two and a half hours due to disabled vehicles and medical equipment on the scene.

At least one person was airlifted to a hospital from the scene of the accident.

Written by sabrina.sabbagh@mlode.com

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