According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on the highway near the transition to the 5 Freeway on Wednesday, March 18
San Juan Capistrano, CA – At least one person was injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on the highway near the transition to the 5 Freeway on Wednesday, March 18.
Authorities determined that five vehicles, including a gray Porsche, were involved in the collision. Details on the events leading up to the incident were not immediately available.
CHP reported that a least one person was hurt in the incident. It’s unclear whether the patient needed to be transported to a hospital.
Due to the accident, multiple lanes of Ortega Highway were shut down as authorities worked to clear the scene. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
No additional information on the incident have been released at this time. The California Highway Patrol is handling an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Orange County is one of the most populated counties in California and experiences thousands of traffic accidents annually. In 2022, approximately 17,734 people were either injured or killed in vehicle collisions in the county, according to OTS records. The county faces a significant challenge with DUI drivers, holding one of the highest injury and fatality rates involving impaired drivers. In 2022, alcohol or drugs played a role in nearly 11% of the accidents recorded in the county. Another key factor contributing to collisions is speeding. Statistics show that speed played a part in 22% of the accidents reported in 2022.
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