Google Maps has left motorists stranded on treacherous desert roads, turning what should have been a smooth drive between Los Angeles and Las Vegas into a nightmare. Apologies have been issued, but for some, the damage is already done.
Shelby Easler and her family set out on the well-trodden path from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to catch the thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, November. 18. The I-15 corridor, a popular route, promised a seamless journey during the Thanksgiving holidays.
Disaster struck when a dust storm shut down sections of the 15 Freeway on their return journey. Opting for what seemed like a smart alternative, Easler’s brother chose a Google Maps detour to bypass the dusty chaos, aiming to save valuable time.
“We thought it would be safer to avoid the dust storm,
“So, it was like a dust storm warning on this side,…