Minor Injury Collision on 10 Freeway near County Line Road in Calimesa
Calimesa, California (June 3, 2022) – A Thursday morning two-vehicle collision on 10 Freeway in Calimesa resulted in minor injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck was reported just before 8 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the freeway just east of County Line Road.
A Ford Explorer and a gray Dodge Charger were involved in the accident. The Dodge acquired moderate front-end damage.
Firefighters responding to the scene said minor injuries were sustained in the collision. An ambulance was sent to the scene to offer medical aid.
Both cars were towed away from the scene.
CHP is investigating the accident.
“Click it or Ticket” Seat Belt Safety Campaign to Run Through Memorial Day
Moreno Valley, California – As the Memorial Day nears, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Moreno Valley Station, reminds everyone taking a trip over the Memorial Weekend to always wear their seat belts and keep children in child safety seats.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, this year's Click or Ticket Campaign will run through the Memorial Day. The campaign will begin on May 23 to June 5. During this time, according to the Sheriff's department, more officers will be patrol looking for drivers and passengers with no seat belts, as well as vehicles where children are not in secured child safety seats.
According to Deputy Ray Cortez of Riverside County Sheriff's Department, wearing a seat belt should be automatic for all drivers and passengers. “It is the safest thing to do, especially when it comes to securing children in child safety seats', Deputy Ray Said.
In 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 10,893 people who were not wearing safety belts died in traffic collisions. California accounted for 20 percent of the traffic deaths. This translates to 756 fatalities.
The State of California has a primary safety belt law allowing the police to ticket anyone not wearing a seat belt without committing any other traffic violation.
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