Three Hurt in Car Accident on South Mollison Avenue near Merritt Drive [El Cajon, CA]

Two-Car Accident on South Mollison Avenue in El Cajon Injures 3 and Causes Power Outage

 
EL CAJON, CA (March 29, 2022) – Three people were hurt in a two-car accident on South Mollison Avenue in El Cajon on Saturday morning.
 
The accident happened around 9:00 a.m. on March 26 near Merritt Drive. According to the El Cajon Police Department, a male driver of a Honda attempted to enter South Mollison Avenue from Merritt Drive and hit another Honda, occupied by two women, which was heading northbound.
 
The impact sent the second Honda into a power pole, which snapped it and caused the power lines to come down, police said. The women were trapped for a short time due to the electrical lines.
 
Arriving paramedics transported all three patients to Sharp Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the downed pole started to catch a tree on fire.
 
Police said all power was off for hundreds of people in the neighborhood and the water was off at the Portofino Apartment complex.
 
SDG&E was at the scene working on the power pole.
 
The crash is still under investigation.
 
Being vigilant and paying attention to your surroundings while driving is the best way to avoid a traffic accident. Focus on the road and be sure to check both directions twice before crossing an intersection. Manage your speed and practice defensive driving.

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