Semi-Truck Crash Near Red Hill Road Under Investigation [Tuolumne County, CA]

Tuolumne County, CA (May 23, 2025) — A big rig crash near Red Hill Road in the Chinese Camp area of Tuolumne County caused traffic disruptions and knocked down utility lines along J-59 on Friday morning.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. along the west side of the roadway. Officials reported that the downed lines did not block traffic lanes, and PG&E responded to assess whether the lines were electrical or another type of utility connection.

Emergency crews requested an ambulance at the scene, and authorities later confirmed that the crash resulted in minor injuries. Officers directed one-way traffic near the Red Hill Road intersection for several hours while crews worked to clear the area.

By 2:50 p.m., CHP announced that the scene had been cleared. No power outages were reported during the incident.

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