Santa Ana, CA: Major Multi-Car Crash on Highway 55 and 4th Street
Major Injuries Sustained in Santa Ana Crash on Highway 55 and 4th Street
Santa Ana, California (November 13, 2019) – Major injuries were sustained after a multi-vehicle collision late Tuesday morning in the area of Santa Ana, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision happened at around 11:58 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, on southbound Highway 55, just south of 4th Street.
As per the CHP officials, four vehicles crashed for reasons still under investigation.
4-Car Accident on Highway 55 and 4th Street
An ambulance was sent to the scene to attend to the injured parties. The number of injured parties and their current condition was not immediately released.
Tow trucks were requested to remove the vehicles from the crash site.
The vehicles were blocking lane 2 following the crash. The roadway was cleared as of 12:23 p.m.
No further information regarding this crash was provided.
An investigation is underway.
What Causes Car Accidents
Drivers are obliged by law to maintain a safe distance with the car ahead of them. Most of the traffic collisions happen when motorists make unsafe left turns. The California Vehicle Code 21801 requires motorists turning left or making a complete U-turn upon a highway or turning left into a private or public property or an alley should yield the right-of-way to all cars oncoming from the opposite way that are close enough to cause risk at any time during the turning movement.
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