Several Injuries Sustained in Multiple Vehicle Collision on North Flower Street in Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CA (February 5, 2018) – At 8 AM on Monday, a tow truck driver in the area of 1100 North Flower Street fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into several vehicles.
According to reports, the flatbed truck struck a minivan, and the initial impact of the crash caused a chain reaction collision that involved a gold Nissan Quest, a tan minivan, a silver sedan, and a silver Kia Soul.
Six people were injured and transported to hospital including a 7-year-old child, whose injuries were considered to be non-life threatening. Police have not confirmed whether the tow truck driver will be cited for the accident.
Photos from police showed a tow truck with a bent hood on the street next to a Nissan Quest minivan with a broken back window. There are no updates on the severity of the damage done to the other cars involved.
Paying attention to the road is always important to ensure the safety of pedestrians and other motorists. Your awareness and state of mind have a huge impact on how you drive. Always remain aware and alert while behind the wheel, and pull over if you are too distracted, in a panic, or too tired and feeling unwell to drive.
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