Pala Highway 76 Head-On Collision Sends 2 Drivers to Hospital
PALA, CA (November 12, 2019) — Two drivers sustained injuries in Highway 76 head-on collision east of Magee Road Friday afternoon.
The California Highway Patrol said a Honda Fit and a Ford F-150 collided on a rural road near Palomar Mountain State Park at about 2:00 p.m.
Emergency crews freed the drivers — a 66-year-old Escondido resident and a 27-year-old Carlsbad man — from their damaged vehicles. After that, they took them to Palomar Medical Center with serious injuries.
The details of the collision are still under investigation. In addition, police do not know who is at fault for the wreck. The crash left the highway closed in the area for about 30 minutes.
If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential distraction. In addition, you can help prevent an accident by abiding by all traffic laws and observing safety precautions.
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