Five People Hospitalized after Three Vehicles Collide near McCormack Lane
COSTA MESA, CA (January 19, 2019) – Five people were injured late Saturday evening following a three-car pileup on Fairview Road. The identities of the victims were not immediately disclosed.
According to the Costa Mesa Police Department, the incident occurred near McCormack Lane, at about 11:23 PM.
Two of the three involved vehicles were possibly street racing at the time of the collision, as per witness accounts. A vehicle then hit a sprinkler power box in the center median before rolling over.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene and rushed five people to a local hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. Further updates on their current medical conditions were not provided.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash and to identify possible contributing factors. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to cooperate with investigators as soon as possible. Additional details will be released once it becomes available.
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