Driver Falls Asleep Behind The Wheel, Crashes On Hwy 50; Passenger Suffers Major Injuries

SHINGLE SPRINGS (CBS13) — A passenger suffered major injuries after the driver of the car fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed on Highway 50 Saturday, California Highway Patrol Placerville said.

The crash happened just west of Shingle Springs Drive.

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Officers said the driver fell asleep, lost control of the truck and overturned off the roadway into a nearby campground,

CHP said the passenger suffered severe and possibly permanent injuries.