Investigations into the incident reveal that three vehicles were involved in the incident. The three collided in the eastbound lanes of Highway 46 under unclear circumstances
Paso Robles, CA – A crash involving multiple vehicles sent two people to a hospital with major injuries early Thursday morning in Paso Robles, according to the Paso Robles Police Department.
The wreck happened at around 5:21 a.m. March 26, on Highway 46 and Union Road.
Investigations into the incident reveal that three vehicles were involved in the incident. The three collided in the eastbound lanes of Highway 46 under unclear circumstances.
According to the Paso Robles police, two people were pinned inside one of the vehicles after the accident. Emergency responders helped extricate the two people who were trapped.
The extricated parties were then transported to a hospital for treatment of major injuries. The other people involved in the accident were not transported.
The eastbound and westbound lanes of Highway 46 were shut down for hours as authorities examined and cleared the scene. According to the California Highway Patrol, all lanes had reopened as of 8:19 a.m.
The Paso Robles Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident. Anyone with information on the crash is urged to contact the department at 805-237-6464.
In 2023, Paso Robles recorded 86 victims killed or injured in collisions that resulted in fatalities or injuries, ranking 61st out of 93 similarly sized California cities in the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) system, reflecting a moderate level of serious traffic incidents compared with peers. Among these, 15 involved alcohol, and younger drivers under 21 were involved in 2 alcohol-related crashes, with 8 victims aged 21–34 also alcohol-related. Pedestrian and bicyclist crashes included 9 pedestrians and 1 bicyclist injured or killed. Speed-related collisions numbered 16, with 5 occurring at night and 10 involving hit-and-run conditions. Paso Robles had 293 DUI arrests, placing it near the bottom (worst) of its group for DUI enforcement activity. Compared to 2022, when there were 47 victims killed or injured and lower counts across most categories, 2023 showed an increase in serious crash involvement, highlighting ongoing traffic safety challenges in the city.
Anyone involved in a car accident may have a right to seek for compensation and an experienced car accident attorney can help them understand the legal options they have.