[UPDATE 2:39 p.m.: Driver Has Multiple Broken Bones] Tow Truck in Collision Which Has Blocked Hwy 36 East of Carlotta
As of about 1:45 p.m., an ambulance headed to the scene of a collision between a tow truck and [a tree] another vehicle about mile marker 11 on Hwy 36 east of Carlotta, according to emergency personnel on the scene. After the first collision, the second vehicle reportedly also struck a tree.
An air ambulance was also requested.
The tow truck driver needs to be extricated from the vehicle.
Both lanes are blocked.
Bridgeville Fire, Carlotta Fire, and Fortuna Ambulance are responding to the scene.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE 2:11 p.m.: The truck driver has been extricated. According to scanner traffic, emergency personnel hope to have the westbound lane open in 15 to 20 minutes.
UPDATE 2:39 p.m.: A ground ambulance is taking the truck driver to a local hospital. He has several broken bones. The air ambulance has been canceled.
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What’s the condition of the 2nd driver ? Thought the air ambulance being canceled may mean the driver that plowed into tree didn’t make it ?
I came upon the scene just before it happened. The tow truck hit a big tree and people were trying to get the door open. There was a few civillans a forestry guy and a cal trans guy. More people began to help get the door open. A few out of town fire fighters showed up and began to help. It took a while to get the door open. Carlotta fire showed up and they must of had the equipment to unpin the driver. He was pinned in the cab and the ambulance came on took the driver away. I overheard he did have some broken bones. He’s lucky, since it looked really really bad. I didn’t see any other car that looked involved.
What tow company was it?
Clyde’s from Fortuna.
The other car was reported to be 60 ft over the embankment
Will the tree be ok?
The tree looked much better then the driver or the car.
Thanks, the tree is probably older that the driver. I was raised to respect my elders.
That’s a rude comment. [edit]
What tow company
Heard it was CLydes Towing from Fortuna.
It was Clyde’s towing. No other other car! No embankment there! I was one of the first on scene. Everyone contributed to saving the mans life! 💯👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤
Thank you!!!!
A troll-free thread…what a delightful surprise.
🕯🌳Your welcome.
Clyde’s from Fortuna.
I don’t know why he left the road, but after hitting that redwood, and seeing the tow truck damage, I just think he is real lucky to be alive. He was also wearing his seat belt which I am sure helped some. Hope he will heal quickly, and be fine.
his name was dave mangin he is in my family he broke several bones and he might loose his leg we canot get that much imformation yet.