Tourist Crash in Death Valley Caused by Tarantula on Roadway

A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a Swiss couple braked suddenly to avoid hitting a tarantula crossing the road in Death Valley National Park. The motorcyclist crashed into the back of their rented camper van, and was transported to a hospital. The National Park Service is cautioning visitors to drive slowly in the park, especially on steep hills, due to gravel patches from flood damage and the presence of various critters. The tarantula, however, walked away unscathed.