San Juan Capistrano, CA (February 2, 2024) A two-vehicle accident claimed a life this morning on Ortega Highway 74. It was just before 11:00 a.m. when two vehicles slammed into each other in the eastbound lanes of the highway, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol reported that one person was killed in this collision, but there has been no word on whether or not anyone else was injured.
The California Highway Patrol arrived at the scene, along with paramedics, and found two damaged vehicles. A white Jeep Patriot had collided with a silver sedan and the vehicles were blocking Highway 74. Officers reported that debris was thrown across the highway and officers had to close a portion of the road for a few hours.
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Paramedics found one person with life-threatening injuries who was, sadly, pronounced dead at the scene. The loss of life in a traffic accident is always heartbreaking.
Investigators searched for evidence at the scene and are trying to figure out what exactly caused this accident and who was at fault. Crews had to clean up the glass and debris from the scene and tow trucks were called to remove at least one of the vehicles, officers said.
We at Accident News Now extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of the person killed in this horrible accident on highway 74. Our team of professionals is here to help you as you navigate through this time of grief.
