On Saturday afternoon, three people lost their lives while several others suffered injuries following a multi-vehicle wreck in Isla Vista.
As per the initial information, the fatal three-vehicle accident took place at approximately 5:00 p.m. on El Colegio Road and Stadium Road. The preliminary investigation showed that one of the involved vehicles was traveling in an unsafe manner before the collision.
On arrival, emergency responders freed the victims who were pinned inside the vehicles. Three people were killed as a result of the accident. Two patients sustained major injuries while three people had moderate injuries, officials reported. The identities of the victims have not been revealed at this time. No further details were provided.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
May 30, 2022