The wreck occurred around 2:15 a.m., December 28, on the southbound 405 Freeway, just south of Highway 55.
Costa Mesa, CA – One person was hospitalized with severe injuries after a two-vehicle collision that happened early Sunday morning in Costa Mesa, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The wreck occurred around 2:15 a.m., December 28, on the southbound 405 Freeway, just south of Highway 55.
A dark-gray BMW sedan and another sedan were involved in the accident.
The Costa Mesa Fire Department responded to the scene and transported one person to the hospital with multiple injuries, including a fractured pelvis, spine, femur, foot, and wrist.
It was unclear if any other person was injured.
All southbound 405 Fwy lanes were shut down following the collision. Traffic was being diverted off to Highway 55.
CHP is investigating the crash.
In 2022, Costa Mesa recorded a total of 648 victims killed or injured in fatal and injury collisions. This figure indicates a slight increase from the 601 victims in 2021. A significant and persistent concern is vulnerable road users, with 44 pedestrian and 61 bicyclist victims killed or injured in 2022. Alcohol involvement remains a primary issue. In 2022, there were 131 victims in alcohol-involved collisions, with a particularly high incidence among drivers aged 21-34. This highlights a prevailing safety challenge, as alcohol-related fatal accidents have been a significant concern in the city in recent years. Certain areas are consistently identified as high-risk. Dangerous intersections often include those along Newport Boulevard and Harbor Boulevard, as well as West 19th Street. A prevalent cause for accidents, particularly intersection and rear-end collisions, is attributed to high speeds and distracted driving.
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