4 Hurt in Lakeside Car Accident on State Route 67 and Mapleview Street
Lakeside, California (August 8, 2022) – Four people were injured in a wrong-way collision in Lakeside on Sunday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened on State Route 67 and Mapleview Street at about 11:25 p.m. on August 7.
According to the CHP, a Toyota 4Runner made a U-turn at the intersection and traveled southbound in the northbound lanes of SR 67.
The 4Runner collided with a Toyota Highlander that was northbound on SR 67.
The driver of the Highlander, a 23-year-old, and one passenger, identified as a 29-year-old, were taken to Sharp Memorial with minor to moderate injuries.
An 18-year-old passenger in the Highlander was taken to Scripps Mercy hospital with major injuries.
The driver of the 4Runner, a 51-year-old man, was hospitalized at Sharp Memorial.
The driver is expected to be booked into the San Diego County Jail on suspicion of DUI.
The CHP is conducting an investigation into the collision.
Highway Safety
As the summer travel season comes to an end, drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and even pedestrians are reminded to use the road responsibly.
Drivers are specifically reminded NEVER to drive while impaired. P. Mark Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group says “There can never be any good reason for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs”.
Shayani explains that impaired driving is not only about driving under the influence of alcohol. “Some over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications may cause impaired driving.” As a driver or rider, it is always good to read warning labels and follow directions of use about operating heavy machinery which includes driving a car or riding a motorcycle.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, 1,159 lives were lost throughout California in drunk driving related traffic collisions.
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