Gardnerville man dies in accident near Hope Valley

A 38-year-old Gardnerville man died in a two-car accident on Highway 88 on Monday.

The driver, whose name has not been released, was going east on the highway near Red Lake Road when he drifted into oncoming traffic.

The impact of the Oct. 16, 9:25am collision inflicted fatal injuries.

The other driver was in a Freightliner truck. The 55-year-old driver from Mokelumne Hill was not injured.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report