Two people lost their lives and two others received injuries after a wrong-way collision Sunday in Perris.
As per the initial information, the fatal head-on crash took place at about 2 a.m. Sunday along Highway 74 and Hammack Avenue, just northeast of Lake Elsinore. Officials responded to the scene after receiving multiple calls regarding a wrong-way motorist. Shortly after, they began getting reports of the wreck.
Authorities confirmed that one person from each vehicle was killed as a result of the accident. The remaining two were immediately taken to the hospital, one of whom sustained serious injuries. Officials believe that speed contributed to the crash. No other information is available.
An investigation is underway.
April 11, 2022
Source: abc7