UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol said one person died in a big rig crash near Blue Lakes early Wednesday.
CHP Officer Kory Reynolds said the crash occurred on Highway 20 east of Blue Lakes Lodge at about 6 a.m.
A big rig was heading westbound when the driver lost control in a curve and overturned, causing the trailer to enter the eastbound lane, according to Reynolds.
Another semi traveling eastbound hit the other truck's trailer and careened into Blue Lakes, Reynolds said.
He said the person who died had not yet been identified.
Highway 20 was expected to remain closed until 11 a.m., followed by several hours of controlled traffic, Reynolds said.
Reynolds said the roadway is estimated to reopen at approximately 2 p.m.
More information will be released as it becomes available, Reynolds said.