Large Tree Falls and Blocks Traffic on Lake Gregory Drive in Crestline

At 5:27 p.m. the California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large tree that had fallen blocking the upbound lanes on Lake Gregory Drive. The closest cross street was Bergschrund Dr.

The California Highway Patrol dispatch contacted San Bernardino County Roads to have the tree cut up and the roadway cleared. Bystanders were directing traffic while CHP was enroute to the scene.

Light fog and light traffic was present during the incident. By 7:00pm, the roadway was clear.

A large tree fell blocking part of Lake Gregory Drive on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Samantha Lunde
The trunk of the tree that fell across Lake Gregory Dr. Photograph courtesy of Samantha Lunde