Two Killed, Three Injured after Huntington Beach Multi-Vehicle Accident
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (July 25, 2019) — A major multi-vehicle collision occurred on Beach Boulevard on Monday, July 22.
Huntington Beach Fire Department confirmed that two died and three suffered injuries in unknown condition after a major accident. According to officials, just before 9:30 p.m., they received a call about a multi-vehicle accident in the 18200 block of Beach Boulevard.
Officers later found a 2007 red Honda Fit with major damage to the passenger side of the vehicle at the scene. Both the 29-year old male driver from Chino Hills, and the 36-year-old female passenger from Huntington Beach, died at the scene.
The other vehicle, a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, had major front-end damage. The driver, a 25-year-old man from Huntington Beach, cooperated with the investigation. According to the police, the driver and two other passengers suffered moderate injuries. The report described the passengers as a 22-year-old woman and an 18-year-old woman. Both are from Huntington Beach.
At around 10 p.m., authorities closed the southbound lanes of Beach Boulevard from Talbert Avenue to Taylor Drive. However, the area has since reopened.
Huntington Beach police continued their investigation into the accident. Investigators are still asking the public for witnesses and video footage that are related to the crash.
We extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.
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