Last night in Skyway, sirens echoed as emergency crews rushed to a serious traffic accident. The Paradise Police Department has reported that an 80-year-old Magalia man was involved in a rollover accident with his 2016 Chevrolet sedan at around 6:55 PM. According to the official press release from the department, the vehicle for reasons that remain unknown, went off the road near the intersection of Skyway and Lisa Lane and overturned multiple times before coming to rest on its wheels.
Cal Fire crews quickly responded and rescued the driver, the sole occupant of the car, who was trapped in the wreckage. He was promptly transported to Enloe Hospital by EMS to receive medical treatment. Amid the turmoil, investigators have shared some reassuring news: drugs and alcohol do not appear to have played a role in the crash. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the collision to contact the Paradise Police Department with information.
This disruption caused by the accident led to a closure of Skyway for about two hours, which became a temporary barrier for travelers accustomed to the open thoroughfare. The investigation into the exact cause of the accident by the Paradise Police Department is currently ongoing.
