Tahoe National Forest, CA – On the afternoon of Sunday, November 9, 2025, a single-vehicle motorcycle crash left one rider seriously injured after falling about 20 feet down a cliff, according to FOX40.
The Placer County Fire Department reports that the accident took place along Foresthill Road, approximately 37 miles from Auburn, within the Tahoe National Forest.
Authorities said the motorcyclist was discovered about 15 to 20 feet down a steep embankment by Cal Fire personnel from Tahoe National Forest PTL42. The rider was alert and conscious but sustained a significant leg injury and was unable to walk due to the extent of the trauma.
Firefighters initiated a low-angle rescue operation using specialized rope equipment to reach and stabilize the injured rider. CalStar 6 later airlifted the patient to Sutter Roseville Medical Center for further treatment.
Officials confirmed that no first responders were injured during the rescue, which was completed smoothly thanks to coordinated efforts between Cal Fire and Placer County Fire Department crews.
The incident remains under review by local authorities.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
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