A 17-year-old was seriously injured this morning in a single-vehicle accident on Mount Rose Highway.

According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the teen’s pickup was airborne for about 100 feet before hitting a tree. He was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno with serious injuries.

The accident occurred about 8:40am April 4 near Joy Lake Road.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report