Seven injured, two critically, in Twin Peaks collision
A three-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon on Twin Peaks Road injured seven, two critically.
At approximately 2:30 PM, a green Ford Escort driven by a 17-year-old male was driving westbound on Twin Peaks Road with three teenaged passengers, ranging in age from 15-17, according to Cpl Todd Murphy of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The teen driver swerved over the center line into eastbound traffic, striking a white Toyoya Prius driven by a male adult. The Escort then slid sideways into a maroon Ford F150 driven by an adult female and her 12-year-old sister.
The teen driver and his 15-year-old brother were critically injured with major head trauma. The two boys were transported to Scripps La Jolla Hospital by air ambulance. Two other teens in the Ford Escort and the drivers and passengers of the Ford F150 and Toyota Prius received minor injuries and were treated and released at Pomerado and Palomar Hospitals.
The investigation is continuing.
The Ford F-150 that was involved in Wednesday's crash.
A patient is lifted into an ambulance.
The remains of the Ford Escort that reportedly had a driver and three passengers. All photos by Steve Logsdon
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on Sep 5 2012. Filed under Local News, Poway.
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speed kills.
At least once a year it seems that a car gets wrapped around a trree or light post on this section of Twin Peaks.
There are so muh healthier things 17 year old boys shouldl be doing… enjoying the internet, chasing girls, discovering themselves…
Where does the story say speed have anything to do with this accident?
Where does it specifically say he was referring to this accident?
I wasn't necessarily referreing to this accident. and, to be honest, i wasn't necessarily referring only to the veloctiy of a vehicle when i said speed kills…
But if you look at those cars, i guardantee you that escort was going faster than the posted 45 MPH limit.
Seriously look at both cars. This wouldn't happen if they were going speed limit and had both eyes on the road instead of cellphone on their crutch. I drive there daily. Speeding is just a typical thing some drivers do. I have had people flicking me off for going speed limit and they rocket pass me around the bend and you can see they have hard time steering properly due to high speed.How stupid!
I have known the (family) for twelve years and the boys since they were three and five. They are both intelligent, responsible children with excellent parents. To blame them or their upbringing for this tragedy is disgusting. It was an accident. Get back to your lives rather than harassing this family with your unfounded theories.
Any news on how they're doing? We are praying for them and for all the families. Now is the time to extend love.
Prayers to all involved.
I live in Poway and drive this road everyday. I've been absolutely sick to my stomach with worry for all involved, especially the two brothers that were seriously injured. I have a 16 year old daughter who just got her license. It is such a tragedy. I hope everyone recovers. My prayers are with all involved. Hoping for a full recovery of the two brothers that were hurt the most.
And I hope the people they hit will be ok also.