Groveland, CA — Motorists on New Priest Grade should be prepared for delays this afternoon.
A vehicle went off the grade Sunday, and it is being removed this afternoon. Officials are on scene directing traffic along the grade and will continue to do so through the early evening hours.
The driver of the vehicle was able walk away from the crash relatively uninjured yesterday, despite the car going over 200 ft. down the embankment. The driver’s name has not yet been released by officials.
This post was last modified on 08/22/2011 4:06 pm
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