Google Maps Detour Sends Drivers into Desert, Woman Claims

A woman and her companions ended up stranded in the desert outside of Jean, Nevada, after blindly following a Google Maps detour prompted by a dust storm warning on the I-15. The detour led them onto a gravel road that eventually disappeared into open desert, causing damage to their vehicle and requiring a tow back to Las Vegas. The incident highlights the importance of not blindly relying on navigation systems and following cautionary advice from local authorities. Google has apologized for the incident and stated that they will no longer route drivers down those roads.