An older model Ford Mustang broke free from its tow trailer and rolled into oncoming traffic in Lower Lake, Calif., on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Photo by Georgia Hughes.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Some local residents narrowly avoided injury Thursday evening when a vehicle came off its tow trailer and rolled into oncoming traffic.

An older model Ford Mustang that was being towed by a U-Haul truck came off its trailer and ended up hitting another vehicle on Highway 53, according to witnesses at the scene and a California Highway Patrol report.

The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on Highway 53 near the Lower Lake Tower Mart, the CHP said.

Clearlake resident Georgia Hughes was driving along the area when she spotted the Mustang rolling into traffic.

It ended up clipping a Lexus driven by a local couple before ending up in Tower Mart's landscaping, Hughes said.

Hughes said another witness followed the U-Haul, which was reportedly speeding, losing sight of the U-Haul truck, which was heading in the direction of Highway 20.

The CHP said a witness reported that the tow trailer's suspension was dragging on the roadway.

There were no injuries in the incident, according to the CHP and the witnesses.

Lake County News was unable to reach the couple whose car was hit for comment Thursday evening.

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