Sonora, CA…From the Sonora Police Department…”Between 3:30 and 6:00 a.m. this morning, our officers, along with the Fire Department and tow services, worked to clear a high-centered big rig on Highway 49 near Pesce Way. The driver of the big rig pulled over so he could walk to AM/PM to get a drink, but when he attempted to return to his route, he backed his 53’ trailer, misjudged the roadway edge, and ended up partially off of the embankment.

Approximately 15 gallons of diesel fuel spilled out of the tractor-trailer as a result of the positioning. Sonora City Fire handled the containment of the diesel spill while two tow companies worked to clear the roadway.”