Traffic Collision near Duarte Azusa Animal Hospital Left Serious Injuries

DUARTE, CA (May 19, 2022) – A head-on crash on Huntington Drive left one driver with serious injuries Tuesday evening.

According to the report, surveillance footage caught the incident around 9:21 p.m. in the 2700 block of Huntington Drive beside the Duarte Azusa Animal Hospital.

The footage captured showed a red Prius driving the wrong way on Huntington Drive and consequently collided with an Audi SUV.

As a result, the Prius ended up wrecking into a building next to the animal hospital.

Eventually, emergency personnel arrived at the scene and rescued one person who suffered serious injuries. The unidentified individual was rushed to a local hospital for further treatment.

In addition, the Los Angeles County Fire Department contacted animal control services in regards to a dog found dead inside the Prius.

Duarte officials continue to investigate the head-on crash.

Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential distraction. You can help prevent an accident by abiding by all traffic laws and observing safety precautions.


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