Vehicle vs Rock Collision on Highway 299 East Results in Major Front End Damage, No Injuries Reported

AI SUMMARY: A traffic collision involving a vehicle and a rock occurred at mile marker 30.90 on Highway 299 East in Humboldt County. The vehicle sustained major front end damage and was in need of a tow truck. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, declined medical assistance. The tow truck was called from Buddy's towing service. The incident was logged by California Highway Patrol at 15:54.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 4:45 p.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


3:54 p.m.
[1] VEH VS ROCK
4:42 p.m.
[10] 1039 BUDDYS (XXX) XXX-XXXX
4:42 p.m.
[9] B16-070 SOLO VEH 1182 // DECLINING 1111
4:42 p.m.
[7] B16-070 1185 OWNERS REQ CEHV VAN MAJOR FE DAMAGE 4 GOOD TIRES

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