The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office had to help several drivers who got stranded on Drake Road.
YCSO officials report the motorists tried to bypass the closure of I-40 by using Drake Road early Friday morning. Despite Drake Road being closed, the drivers still tried to travel down it, only to become stuck in the snow. Volunteer search and rescue teams on 4x4s and a forest patrol deputy were dispatched to rescue the stranded motorists.
Sheriff’s office officials say with more storms expected this week, do not attempt to use Drake Road as a detour.