Fatal accident on Hwy. 50 near Kyburz
Updated Aug. 9 at 7:45am:
The man who died Aug. 8 was Steven John Evans, 50, of Pollock Pines.
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By Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee
A logging truck crashed into the American River near Kyburz this morning, killing the driver.
The crash was reported about 6:15am, the rig ending up partially in the water, spilling logs and fuel. The cab of the truck remained out of the river but the driver was pinned inside the wreckage, said California Highway Patrol officer Rich Wetzel.
The CHP, CalFire, El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies and the coroner have responded to the scene between Kyburz and Whitehall. Also responding was the state Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Fish and Game to check on fuel leakage into the river.
Expect traffic delays on westbound Highway 50.
Hwy 50 is closed at Kyburz as of 9am this morning when I drove down to Pollock Pines. Had to take the Wrights Lake road to Ice House and back down. Pretty drive, but took an extra 30 minutes.
Thank you for the re- routing info. I am sorry for the family of the deceased man.
Amanda seemed truly put out. Maybe next time the dead guy will contact you prior to his demise. geez, an extra 30 minutes? Did you arrive alive?
What- You said the truth. How sad is this, I knew the man who was driving the logging truck as I am a fellow log truck driver. He has 3 childern and a wife he leaves behind. No one knows the cause of the accident, STeve was a great driver and a great man. It’s so sad how so many people are so cold hearted anymore. Yes it’s a bummer to have to travel 30 extra min, but he will be missed for ever.