(FOX40.COM) — The passengers of a vehicle were injured after veering off State Route 89 on Thursday, the California Highway Patrol, South Lake Tahoe said in a social media post.

According to CHP, a Porsche Macan traveled down an embankment north of Cascade Road and hit a "very large tree." The occupants sustained moderate injuries.

CHP implied that the tree, along with the vehicle's safety features, prevented the vehicle from traveling farther down the embankment and likely prevented the occupants from sustaining more serious injuries. • IMAGE: CHP South Lake Tahoe • IMAGE: CHP South Lake Tahoe • IMAGE: CHP South Lake Tahoe

The road was closed while a towing company recovered the vehicle and has since reopened.

"This is a reminder urging drivers to slow down and operate their veh

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