Trailer Rollover on Highway 49 Prompts Towing Reminder
Officials urge drivers to inspect hitches, chains, and brakes after the non-injury crash.
California Highway Patrol - Grass Valley shared this image of the rolled pickup truck.
GRASS VALLEY — Today, California Highway Patrol - Grass Valley responded to a rollover crash on Highway 49 near Young America Mine Road south of Grass Valley. The vehicle was a pickup truck towing a trailer that became disconnected and also rolled. The Highway Patrol says that the driver was not injured, but that the crash serves as a reminder to check equipment before towing. The agency shared the following towing tips:
Make sure your hitch and coupler are secure
Attach and cross your safety chains
Check trailer tires, lights, and brakes
Slow down and allow extra stopping distance
The trailer towed by the vehicle disconnected during the crash. Credit: CHP - Grass Valley.