October 24, 2024

Truck stuck overnight on rough GPS-guided route in California

Steve Smith

Truck stuck overnight on rough GPS-guided route in California

A semi truck found itself in a tight spot after following GPS directions onto a rough dirt road in California on Tuesday night, October 22. The truck ended up stuck for 10 hours.

The backstory: The truck was traveling on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo County before the GPS suggested a turn onto Stagecoach Road. This unpaved and very uneven dirt path isn’t suited for big rigs.

The truck became stuck around 11:30 p.m. and wasn't freed until about 9:45 a.m. the next day.
A tow truck and California Highway Patrol (CHP) worked through the night to get it back on the highway.

What they're saying: CHP issued a warning for truckers: "Avoid GPS directions onto Stagecoach Road; stay on Highway 101. This route is not safe for large vehicles," they noted on Facebook.

Looking forward: Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the challenging recovery was a reminder of the tricky terrains some GPS paths can lead to.

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