1 Airlifted After Major Thermal Accident at Highway 86 and 70th Avenue
Thermal, California (August 23, 2022) – One patient was airlifted to the hospital following a major car accident on Monday night in Thermal, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at around 10:12 p.m. on August 22, at Highway 86 and 70th Avenue.
The CHP officials said two vehicles crashed for unknown reasons. One of the cars was reportedly wrong-way before the accident.
Emergency crews rushed to the accident location to attend to one person severely injured in the accident. The victim was flown to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The name of the patient and their current condition were not immediately released.
The vehicles were blocking the lanes and were towed away from the accident scene.
No other information concerning this incident was released.
The car accident remains under investigation.
Back to School Safety Month
August is Back to School safety month. Slow down and look out for students in school zones.
As children head back to school, drivers, cyclists, and motorcyclists are reminded to be extra careful while driving through school zones.
“Please drive like it is your child, grandchild, niece, or nephew walking or riding their bike to school,” Riverside Sheriff Department Southwest Station- Deputy Opice said. “Pick-up and drop-off times can be hectic, but it's important to be patient and stay safe as children are getting to and from school.”
Tips on how to stay safe around schools
- Follow speed limit
- Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to turn
- Parents and drivers should follow school policies and procedures for picking up and dropping off students
- Stop for school buses and watch for students rushing to catch or exit the bus.
- Parents should teach the children walking or riding to and from school how to cross the road safely, such as looking both ways before crossing the street, crossing at marked crosswalks, and using available sidewalks.
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