A Santa Cruz mountain roadway is still closed, after a
Big-Rig rolled over this morning. The accident
Occurred on East Zayante Road shortly after 10:30 a.m..
The driver suffered minor injuries in the accident, but
spilled the load of sand he was transporting. The rig
also leaked gas, so California Fish And Wildlife
officials were called in to assess the situation.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid that area of East
Zayante Road near the equestrian field. The roadway
is scheduled to be re-opened by 5 p.m. today.