- Elizabeth Larson
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Lucerne man injured in Highway 101 semi wreck
Fred M. Burns, 49, suffered major injuries in the wreck, which occurred at 7:50 a.m. Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Ukiah office.
The CHP said Burns was driving a 2014 Peterbilt northbound on Highway 101 north of Pieta Creek.
For an unknown reason, the CHP said Burns allowed the semi to go off the highway and hit an embankment.
The semi overturned and came to rest in the highway’s northbound lanes, the CHP said.
The CHP said Burns, who was using his safety equipment, was transported to Ukiah Valley Medical Center for treatment.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, however, the CHP said drugs and alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors.
The crash caused a partial closure of Highway 101 for several hours Friday morning, according to the CHP.
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