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Injured Driver Airlifted from Downieville

Posted: Jul. 21, 2014 3:37 PM PDT

An injured driver was airlifted from Downieville Saturday following an accident that took a vehicle over the embankment and down towards the Yuba River. CHP Officer Justin Barnthouse says the car was traveling northbound when the incident occurred.

Click here to listen to Officer Justin Barnthouse

Though the driver may have experienced a medical issue prior to his car leaving the road, he was beaten up as a result of the rollover.

Click here to listen to Officer Justin Barnthouse

Preliminary investigation results state that the driver may have experienced a seizure or some sort that could have contributed to the accident.

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