Two California Pines residents were injured January 23rd after their vehicle wandered off Highway 36 and collided with several trees near the Westwood Cemetery.
According to a report issued by the California Highway Patrol office in Susanville, a man identified as 62-year old Wyatt White was driving his 1999 Ford westbound on Highway 36 shortly after 2:00p.m., an unknown speed when he fell asleep.
The vehicle left the roadway, collided with multiple trees and sustained major damage as a result of the collision.
White was transported to Banner Lassen Medical Center by ground ambulance with moderate injuries.
His passenger, 53-year old Nickolas Schneider suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision but refused medical transport.
The vehicle was towed from the scene.
