Woman Rescued From Burning Vehicle After Crash in El Dorado County
A woman was rescued from a burning car after it crashed into an oak tree in El Dorado County on Tuesday evening. Four first responders who were in the vicinity at the time of the crash assisted in the rescue.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 13, 2026 —
A woman was pulled from a vehicle engulfed in flames following a crash in El Dorado County on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred when the car collided with an oak tree.
Four first responders, who happened to be in the area at the time of the collision, were instrumental in the rescue effort. Details regarding the condition of the woman or the specific circumstances leading to the crash were not immediately available.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office or local fire department, if involved, has not yet released further information regarding the accident, the cause of the fire, or the identities of those involved. The extent of any injuries sustained by the woman has also not been disclosed.
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation into the crash and subsequent fire progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Eric Schucht on fox40.com, see more information here.
