Highway 49 Closed Due To Crash

Highway 49 is closed near Fraguero Road due to a big rig accident.

At approximately 5am, the big rig hit a power pole, and it has resulted in lines down in the road. CHP Officer Brad Schultz estimates that Highway 49 will be closed until approximately 8:15am. PG&E is responding to assess the situation, and to see if the lines need to be de-energized before the truck is removed. No one was hurt in the crash.  The driver was reportedly trying to avoid a deer.

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