Sonora, CA (February 20, 2026) – Emergency crews responded to a severe crash involving major injuries early Thursday morning on SR-108 near Rushing Hill Lookout Rd in Tuolumne County. The incident was initially reported at approximately 6:43 a.m. Emergency units arrived shortly after 6:53 a.m. Later, the California Highway Patrol reclassified the incident as a “major injury” collision, underscoring the incident’s severity. The number of vehicles involved remains unconfirmed, but tow services were called for multiple vehicles, indicating a multi-vehicle crash. Several towing companies were reached out to because of the extensive damage, and extra assistance from Caltrans was also requested. The roadway was affected during the response but has been cleared as of 8:04 a.m. Authorities are still probing the cause of the crash, with further details to be shared once they’re available. Our thoughts are with those impacted as they recover. Why Early Morning Crashes Are Particularly Severe in the Sierra Foothills. Crashes on rural roads such as SR-108 in Tuolumne County during early morning hours often involve extra risks.
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