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Driver hospitalized after crash, partial ejection on Highway 49 in Diamond Springs

California Highway Patrol said the driver was taken to the hospital with major injuries.

PLACERVILLE, Calif. — A driver is in the hospital after being partially ejected from their vehicle on Highway 49 near Pleasant Valley Road. 

California Highway Patrol says the driver was the only one hurt in the crash that happened around 6 p.m. Monday night. Officials say the driver has major injuries.

Highway 49 is expected to be closed in the area for another hour or so but will reopen tonight. 

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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