Crash Record CA09020-0033
FMCSA crash record at 38.894931/-119.999807, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California on Sep 4, 2024 at 1:58 PM • Carrier: MEARS GROUP INC
Tow-AwayHazMatFederal Recordable
Crash Details
Key facts from the FMCSA crash record
Report #
CA09020-0033
Date
Sep 4, 2024
Time
1:58 PM
State
City
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Severity
Tow-Away
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Away
Yes
HazMat Involved
Yes
HazMat Released
No
Vehicles Involved
2
Federal Recordable
Yes
Vehicle Type
Truck
Carrier (USDOT)
Location
Where the crash occurred
Vehicle Information
Details of the commercial motor vehicle involved
Vehicle Configuration
Tractor/Double
Cargo Body Type
Auto Transporter
GVW Rating
> 15 passengers
License Plate
Truck / Bus
Truck
Vehicles / Units Involved
1 commercial motor vehicle in this crash
| # | Vehicle Config | Cargo Type | VIN | License Plate | Carrier | GVW | HazMat | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tractor/Double | Auto Transporter | 3ALHCYFE1LDLL3318 | RC41286 (MI) | MEARS GROUP INC | > 15 passengers | No | 1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT |
Conditions at Time of Crash
Environmental and road conditions
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Weather
Clear / No Adverse Conditions
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Lighting
Daylight
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Road Surface
Dry
🛣️
Trafficway
Two-Way, Not Divided
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Access Control
Full Access Control (Interstate-type)
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Hazardous Materials Involved
This crash involved a vehicle carrying hazardous materials. No hazardous material release was reported.
Carrier Information
FMCSA registered carrier linked to this crash
MEARS GROUP INC
ACTIVEUSDOT 329431 • Michigan • 848 power units • 716 drivers
59
Total Crashes
180
Inspections
848
Power Units
Crash Event
Event sequence description
1:13:COLLISION INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cr_5065559 | Dec 3, 2025 | AR | Injury | 0 | 1 |
| cr_5064495 | Nov 19, 2025 | VA | Injury | 0 | 1 |
| cr_5043493 | Oct 2, 2025 | NV | Injury | 0 | 1 |
| cr_4988972 | Aug 9, 2025 | AR | Injury | 0 | 1 |
| cr_4741820 | Mar 19, 2024 | CO | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_4735201 | Mar 7, 2024 | FL | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_4681230 | Jan 11, 2024 | FL | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_4610071 | Aug 21, 2023 | FL | Injury | 0 | 1 |
| cr_4569703 | May 4, 2023 | GA | Injury | 0 | 1 |
| cr_4533350 | Mar 20, 2023 | FL | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
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CarrierMEARS GROUP INC
USDOT 329431 • 59 crash records • 180 inspections
VehicleVIN: 3ALHCYFE1LDLL3318
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PlatePlate: RC41286 (MI)
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