Wednesday, September 18, 2024

First Responders Converging on Remote Area of the Mendocino National Forest After Vehicle Rolls Down Embankment

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A view of snow-covered Hull Mountain from the Ukiah Valley [Picture by Matt LaFever]

Firefighters, medics, and rescue personnel are navigating the rural roadways of the Mendocino National Forest this evening after a single vehicle rolled down an embankment causing injuries.

As per a Fish and Game Officer at the scene, the driver and passenger are up and walking, one suffering a back injury and the other suffering lacerations to the face.

Scanner traffic began around 7:47 p.m. reporting the accident in the area of the Hull Mountain Lookout, a popular destination for off-road enthusiasts.

Initial reports indicated the vehicle rolled down an embankment resulting in a possible fatality. Thankfully, as per information from the scene, only injuries resulted from the accident.

As of 8:27 p.m., both a standard air ambulance and a hoist-capable air ambulance have been requested to land at the scene.


Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.


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Matt LaFever
Matt LaFeverhttps://mendofever.com/
I have been an Emerald Triangle resident since 2006 and this is year ten in Mendocino County. Please, email me at matthewplafever@gmail.com if you know a story that needs to be told.

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