Big Rig Crashes on Highway 199 Near Panther Flat Campground

Photos of the crash provided by Gasquet Fire.

A 33,000-pound semi-truck veered off Highway 199 and crashed into a wooded area near Panther Flat Campground at approximately 9 a.m. today.

Gasquet Fire Chief Nick Karanopulos told the Outpost that the driver reported no injuries as a result of the crash.

The Outpost reached out to the California Highway Patrol this morning to learn what caused the accident but we’ve yet to hear back.

The truck’s trailer was empty at the time of the crash.

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[1] VEH OFF THE RDWY

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[2] BARELY VISIBLE FRM THE RD

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[4] SEMI TRUCK WENT OVER THE SIDE

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[6] 1039 DNSO