Caltrans is reporting that State Route 20 is completely closed at mile marker 6 “west of Upper Lake near Witter Springs Road in Lake County.” According to the post, the road is closed due to an investigation. There is no estimated time for reopening.
According to reports over the scanner, two vehicles may have hit on about 8:51 p.m. The first emergency responder reported that some occupants have major injuries. Later, reports indicate that there may have been two fatalities.
There is a work around by taking Witter Springs Road to Bachelor Valley Road if on the west side of the crash or if on the east take Bachelor Valley Road to Witter Springs Road.
The red line shows the possible work around to avoid the closure.
Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available.
UPDATE: Caltrans reports, “Route 20 (PM 6) is now OPEN west of Upper Lake near Witter Springs Road in Lake County.”
