Crime & Safety

1 Airlifted From Injury Crash, 3 Hospitalized Near Lake Elsinore

Details of the crash are unfolding in the Thursday evening collision, which critically injured three people.

One victim was taken to a hospital by helicopter, officials say.
One victim was taken to a hospital by helicopter, officials say. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

LAKELAND VILLAGE, CA — Three people were critically injured in a collision in Lakeland Village Thursday, and one was airlifted to a hospital.

Firefighters responded near Grand Avenue and Maiden Lane to reports regarding a collision at around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, according to Cal Fire. It was not immediately clear how many vehicles were involved.

Two unidentified victims were taken to the hospital by ambulance, while the other victim was taken by aircraft.

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The collision remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

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