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Man Falls Off Highway 20 Overlook

Posted: May. 12, 2020 12:44 PM PDT

A man had to be rescued from a steep embankment off Highway 20 near Washington Road Monday night. Nevada County Consolidated Deputy Fire Chief Jerry Funk says it happened at a popular vista point rest stop, where the man had apparently pulled over to enjoy the view…

click to listen to Jerry Funk

Funk says it’s not known how or why the man fell…

click to listen to Jerry Funk

Funk described the injuries of the man to be “substantial”, possibly including his head, but no other specifics are available. The victim’s name, age, and where he is from were also not released.

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