Two Injured in Fiery Wrong-Way Accident on 8 Freeway near East Victoria Drive [Alpine, CA]

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fiery Accident on 8 Freeway in Alpine

 
ALPINE, CA (March 1, 2022) – Two people suffered injuries in a fiery wrong-way accident on 8 Freeway in Alpine, early Thursday morning.
 
The accident happened just after 2:00 a.m. on February 24 near East Victoria Drive. CHP officials said a gold Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of the freeway when it collided head-on with a blue compact car. The impact caused both cars to burst into flames.
 
Responding firefighters were able to pull both drivers from the cars before anyone was burned.
 
Paramedics then took the Altima’s female driver and the male driver of the other car to a hospital with unspecified injuries.
 
At this time, the California Highway Patrol is looking into whether the Altima’s driver was under the influence when she drove the wrong way on the freeway. Further investigation is underway.
 
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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