The driver a stolen car was being pursued by the police when they ran a red light at the intersection, colliding with three other vehicles
Murrieta, Calif. – Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle injury collision at an intersection in Murrieta Tuesday morning.
The Murrieta Police Department responded to the wreck at around 11 a.m. at Jackson Avenue and Nutmeg Street.
The driver a stolen car was being pursued by the police when they ran a red light at the intersection, colliding with three other vehicles.
The police said eight people were injured in the wreck, three of them suffered severe injuries. All the victims were rushed to a hospital for treatment.
No officer was injured in the accident.
No additional details about the wreck was provided.
An investigation is underway.
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