UPPER LAKE, Calif. – A two-vehicle crash resulted in minor injuries and caused a minor blockage on Highway 20 Thursday evening.
The collision, involving a sedan and a pickup, occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. on West Highway 20 near Old Highway 20 not far from the Lake and Mendocino County line, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Reports from the scene said the pickup was on its side following the crash.
Cal Fire and CHP units from Mendocino County and Northshore Fire from Lake County responded to the crash, where both eastbound lanes of Highway 20 were reported to be blocked.
Firefighters called for extrication tools due to one person being trapped in a vehicle.
Radio reports indicated there were two patients, both with minor injuries. One later was transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport.
The CHP reported that advance warning was needed to warn drivers approaching the scene. Flares were reportedly placed at the scene.
Fire Chief Jay Beristianos terminated the incident at 7:46 p.m., according to scanner traffic.
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