[Madera, CA] Four people were injured in a head-on collision on a rural road south of the city of Madera, California Highway Patrol said Monday. Two cars carrying two people each were headed in opposite directions at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday on Avenue 7 west of Road 25, CHP said in a news release. A 28-year-old man, who was driving a 2014 Nissan Sentra going west, allowed the car to veer off the paved portion of the highway and over-corrected, turning left into the oncoming lane, CHP said.
The 33-year-old woman headed east in a 2019 Toyota Camry did not have time to avoid the collision, CHP said. The cars collided head-on, pinning a 25-year-old woman in the Sentra. She was not restrained and suffered moderate injuries. Both drivers and a 31-year-old man in the Toyota, who were wearing seatbelts, all suffered major injuries, CHP said. All four were taken to Community Regional Medical Center. Neither alcohol nor drugs played a part in the crash, according to CHP.
Four people were seriously injured following a head-on collision on a rural road south of the city of Madera, California, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at 11:30 am Sunday morning on Avenue 7, west of Road 25.
The two vehicles involved in the Madera car accident were traveling in opposite directions. A 28-year-old man, driving a 28-year-old man, in a 2014 Nissan Sentra heading westbound, veered off the paved portion of the highway and overcorrected, turning left into the oncoming lane. A 33-year-old woman in the 2019 Toyota Camry had no time to avoid the collision.
The 25-year-old passenger in the Nissan Sentra, who was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained moderate injuries. Both drivers and the 31-year-old man in the Toyota, who were all wearing seat belts, had major injuries. All four people involved were taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment. The crash did not involve drugs or alcohol use according to CHP.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and reminds drivers to always practice safe driving habits, such as obeying speed limits, avoiding distractions while behind the wheel, and wearing a seatbelt at all times. They also urge motorists to respect other drivers’ right of way in order to avoid potential collisions.
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