WATCH: 74-Year-Old Hiker Airlifted From Mt. Diablo

The CHP rescued the injured hiker near the summit Sunday afternoon.

Posted Mon, May 11, 2015 at 12:20 am PT

California Highway Patrol air units rescued a 74-year-old hiker who fell on a trail at Mt. Diablo State Park, according to the CHP.

CHP officers responded at 4:10 p.m. to a request for assistance from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, CHP officials said.

CHP Officer James Andrews said the woman was walking on the east side of the mountain close to the summit when she fell on the trail.

The woman suffered a lower extremity injury, CHP officials said.

The CHP helicopter crew hoisted the woman into the helicopter and flew her to a ground ambulance, where she was transported to a hospital.

--Bay City News; Image and video CHP

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