Historic Death Valley Salt Tram Tower Toppled by Reckless Driver

National Park Service seeks information after 113-year-old structure used to free vehicle from mud

A 113-year-old salt tram tower in Death Valley National Park was toppled by a driver using it to free a vehicle from mud.
The incident, occurring between April 1 and April 24, has prompted the National Park Service to seek public assistance in identifying the responsible party.
Dashcam footage obtained by Outside Magazine shows a woman and a man using a winch attached to the tower to extract a truck.
The historic tower, part of the Saline Valley Salt Tram built in 1911, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Park officials had planned a stabilization project for the tram towers, but the recent damage may affect those plans.