Echo Summit Temporarily Closes After Injury Collision

Traffic being held at Twin Bridges and Meyers as crews respond to the scene.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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US 50 at Echo Summit in South Lake Tahoe, California has been temporarily closed due to a crash involving a Chevy Suburban and a pedestrian, as well as a collision between two vehicles. Emergency responders were called to the scene around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, and the road will remain closed until the roadway can be cleared.

Why it matters

Echo Summit is a critical transportation route through the Sierra Nevada mountains, and any closures can cause significant delays and disruptions for travelers in the region. Injury collisions on mountain roads also raise concerns about public safety and the need for improved infrastructure and driver education.

The details

According to reports, the initial call was for a Chevy Suburban versus a pedestrian incident, followed by a second collision between two vehicles. The extent of injuries is currently unknown, but the road has been completely shut down in both directions as emergency crews respond to the scene near Johnson Pass.

  • The initial call came in around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Two minutes later, a second call reported a collision between two vehicles.

The players

Chevy Suburban

One of the vehicles involved in the initial collision with a pedestrian.

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What’s next

The road will remain closed until the scene can be cleared and the roadway is safe for travel.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and well-maintained infrastructure on mountain roads, especially during periods of high traffic volume. Authorities will likely investigate the causes of the collisions to determine if any safety improvements are needed in the area.