Clothing removed from SR 99

For The Madera Tribune

Madera California Highway Patrol officers remove clothing dropped by an unknown vehicle on State Route 99, north of Avenue 17 on Thursday.

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CHP Madera responded to remove clothing from the traffic lanes on northbound SR-99, north of Avenue 17 on Thursday afternoon.

A large quantity of clothing was dropped by an unknown vehicle and scattered approximately 1,000 feet. CHP officers responded promptly, and between four officers, including a sergeant, cleared the traffic lanes.

“If you happen to see a CHP patrol vehicle ahead of you and driving in a serpentine manner with its emergency lights on, this means there is a potential traffic hazard ahead,” said the CHP in a statement. “Never attempt to pass patrol vehicle(s) with their emergency lights on and maintain a minimum following distance of 300 feet.”