2 Injured in Head-On Accident on Highway 1 near Highway 101 [Las Cruces, CA]

Head-On Crash on Highway 1 in Las Cruces Leaves 1 in Critical Condition

 
LAS CRUCES, CA (April 15, 2023) – Two people were injured in a head-on accident on Highway 1 in Las Cruces Thursday morning on April 13.
 
The accident happened around 5:40 a.m., about a mile west of Highway 101. According to the California Highway Patrol, three vehicles collided head-on in unclear circumstances.
 
As a result, two people suffered injuries, one of them was in critical condition.
 
Santa Barbara County Fire Department and other agencies responded to the scene to assist.
 
A helicopter landed on the highway to pick up the critically injured patient and fly them to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
 
The CHP temporarily closed Highway 1 in both directions for the helicopter landing. The highway was reopened at 8:00 a.m., according to Caltrans.
 
The cause of the crash and factors involved are still under investigation.
 
When you are behind the wheel, make sure to pay attention to your surroundings and look out for other vehicles. By driving cautiously, you can prevent dangerous accidents on the road. Strictly follow traffic rules to keep yourself and others safe.

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