2 Injured, Car Hits Big Rig on Highway 101 near Donovan Road [Santa Maria, CA]

2 Hurt, Driver Hits Big Rig on Highway 101 in Santa Maria

 
SANTA MARIA, CA (June 26, 2023) — Two people were injured after a car hit a big rig on Highway 101 near Donovan Road.
 
According to California Highway Patrol officers, the two-vehicle collision happened around 4:00 a.m. Friday. Upon responding, Santa Maria firefighters, CHP and American Medical Response teams found two vehicles involved. For an unknown reason, a driver of a Nissan Infiniti struck the rear of a tractor-trailer.
 
Two people inside the Nissan were brought to Marian Regional Medical Center, including one with major injuries. Meanwhile, the big rig driver reported no injuries in the crash.
 
Although the truck was carrying cooking oil in its trailer, none of it spilled during the accident.
 
If anyone has seen this accident and can help the CHP, please call their department.
 
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