The incident occurred at around 2:15 p.m. on State Route 36 near Johnson Grade, according to the California Highway Patrol

Chester Car Accident
2 Hospitalized after Multi-Car Crash on Highway 36 near Johnson Grade in Chester

Chester, CA – Two people were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 36 in Chester Friday afternoon.

The incident occurred at around 2:15 p.m. on State Route 36 near Johnson Grade, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Responding crews located vehicles in the area. However, the manner in which they collided was not immediately established.

Two people suffered severe injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

More details regarding the mishap were not available.

The incident remains under investigation.