1 person hurt in accident near Cave Rock

This car is not drivable after crashing July 21 near Cave Rock. Photo Copyright 2015 Carolyn E. Wright

A single-car accident near Cave Rock on Tuesday left the driver with minor injuries.

The car wound up in the rocks on the side of the road. The name and hometown of the driver has not been released.

The accident occurred about 4pm July 21. About an hour later officials were still waiting for the tow truck to arrive.

One lane of Highway 50 was shutdown for a short period.

The cause of the accident is under investigation. The roadway was wet at the time with a thunderstorm having rolled through shortly before the crash.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report