In the early hours of Thursday morning, around 1:30 a.m., a serious incident occurred on State Route 299, approximately two miles east of Big Flat, California. A vehicle carrying a nine-month-old baby veered off the road and plunged into the Trinity River. The driver of the vehicle was a 21-year-old woman from Shasta Lake. The car descended an embankment and became submerged in the river, leading to an urgent search operation for the missing infant.
Efforts are underway to locate the baby, with search teams actively combing the area. The circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway remain unclear, and authorities are working to determine the factors involved in this tragic incident.
Investigation and Search Efforts
Following the incident on State Route 299, efforts to locate the missing nine-month-old baby are ongoing. The vehicle, driven by a 21-year-old woman from Shasta Lake, veered off the road and became submerged in the Trinity River. Both the driver and a 19-year-old male passenger sustained minor to moderate injuries and were treated at Trinity General Hospital. Despite their survival, the baby remains missing, prompting an intensive search operation by local authorities.
Search and Rescue Operations
- Local Authorities: Conducting an intensive search operation.
- Focus: Locating the missing child in the Trinity River area.
Investigation Details
- California Highway Patrol (CHP): Confirmed no alcohol or drugs were involved.
- Focus: Determining the exact cause of the incident.
- Lead Agency: Trinity River Area CHP.
Safety and Prevention
- Rural Road Safety: Incident highlights the need for enhanced safety measures.
- Child Safety: Emphasizes the importance of ensuring child safety in vehicles.
Authorities continue to work diligently to locate the missing child and to understand the circumstances that led to the accident.
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