Vehicle hits tree blocking Highway 116, Guerneville CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle collided with a tree on Highway 116 near Guerneville, blocking both lanes. The large redwood tree fell onto communication lines, disrupting AT&T and Comcast services. Fire and road crews responded, and there were no injuries reported.
Audio|Heard on: Sonoma County Fire-EMS and Sheriff Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
03:15
Transcript:
00:00
Vehicle into a tree in the roadway.
00:02
(number withheld), probably Highway 116.
00:05
(number withheld), probably Highway 116, Guerneville.
00:08
Control (number withheld).
00:15
Medic (number withheld) clear for alpha seven.
00:25
Forty three copy, thank you, have a good night.
00:26
Merry Christmas.
00:31
Morning, Redcom (number withheld) in service.
00:33
This one.
00:38
(number withheld).
00:46
(number withheld).
00:49
All units at the scene on Highway 116.
00:54
(number withheld) is there a long beyond?
00:59
I'm blocking the road also.
01:05
Copy.
01:07
Go into that tree. It's a large redwood tree across the road into the new construction at George's Hideaway.
01:14
Copy.
01:21
(number withheld).
01:24
Go ahead.
01:26
Fire, non-injury.
01:28
The road is completely blocked.
01:29
We'll need Highway Patrol and Caltrans.
01:31
It's a large tree, probably three to four feet in diameter, and it's also on wires.
01:40
(number withheld), El Castillo of this stuff, and I'm on control four.
01:43
(number withheld).
01:47
Done.
01:54
Two (number withheld). Go ahead.
02:01
Can you inquire with the IC if we're still needed?
02:09
Got that.
02:16
Control to (number withheld), you can cancel our ambulance and continue with (number withheld) tonight.
02:25
Copy, canceling the ambulance and just advise if it's PG&E or communication lines.
02:41
(number withheld) copies back to Redcom.
02:49
Control to (number withheld), communication lines only.
02:55
Copy.
02:56
Do we know a company?
03:03
All the communication line set is impacted.
03:07
All lines, all communication lines.
03:11
Copy all lines AT&T and Comcast.
03:13
Are there any other companies that utilize those lines?
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
CA-116, Guerneville, CA 95446
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