The Northstar Resort in Lake Tahoe opened a day early
The Northstar Resort in Lake Tahoe opened a day early
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TRUCKEE – A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he drove his Jeep onto the slopes of a Northern California ski resort and became stuck.
Late Monday night, officers from the California Highway Patrol’s Truckee office were called to the Northstar California Resort north of Lake Tahoe after a Jeep Wrangler SUV became stuck on the ramp.
Officers said they made their way to the stranded SUV with help from the resort crew and their snowcat. After investigation, the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
According to a post on the agency’s Facebook page, which included videos of the incident, authorities said the driver planned to take a “shortcut” back to their hotel.
🏔️Ski slopes are not roads 🚙 Late last night, CHP Truckee officers were called to an unusual scene: a white Jeep stranded on the ski slope of the Northstar California Resort. As it turns out, this driver’s idea of a “hotel shortcut” was anything but… and a few drinks didn’t help their navigation skills. With help from the great NorthStar crew and their snowcat, CHP officers headed up the slope. After investigation, the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Stick meter? 0% Arrest Meter? 100% Remember: Alcohol impairs judgment and driving skills. Don’t let a bad decision turn into a costly mistake. Plan a sober ride and help keep the roads – and ski slopes – safe for everyone. NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE and leave the “first seat” to the skiers! 🚔❄️⛷️ #CHPTruckee #DontDrinkAndDrive #DesignateASoberDriver #PowderDaysNotJailDays #WrongKindOfLiftTicket #FirstChairToHandcuffs #FirstInLineBrah
Posted by CHP – Truckee on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
“It turns out this driver’s idea of a ‘hotel shortcut’ was anything but… and a few drinks didn’t help their navigation skills,” the agency said.
Authorities have not released the identity of the driver.
CHP officers reminded drivers not to drive while impaired.
“Don’t let a bad decision turn into a costly mistake. Plan a sober ride and help keep the roads – and ski slopes – safe for everyone,” the agency said.
Tim Fang
Tim Fang is a digital producer at CBS Bay Area. A Bay Area native, Tim has been part of the CBS Bay Area newsroom for more than two decades and joined the digital staff in 2006.
