Crime & Safety
Garbage Truck Driver Escapes Rollover Crash In Half Moon Bay
Fire crews said the driver was able to get himself out of the truck and had just minor injuries after a rollover crash early Wednesday.
HALF MOON BAY, CA — A garbage truck driver escaped with minimal injuries Wednesday morning after rolling on Highway 92 in Half Moon Bay. According to Cal Fire, the crash happened shortly after 4 a.m. near Quarry Road.
Images shared on social media showed a large emergency response and the truck on its side on the shoulder of the highway.
Fortunately, the driver was able to pull himself out of the truck and was taken to the hospital to treat minor injuries. Cal Fire crews had assistance from AMR, Coastside Fire and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
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A garbage truck rolled over around 4:15am on Hwy 92 & Quarry Rd this morning in Half Moon Bay. The driver self-extricated with minor injuries and was transported by @AMR_Social. CAL FIRE, Coastside Fire Engines 40, 41, Battalion 10 & @SMCSheriff responded. Please have a safe day. pic.twitter.com/aYElZNVI5h
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) September 13, 2023
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