LATON, CA : 3-vehicle crash on Hwy 41 after truck drifts into the opposite lane on Wednesday, 11th November, 2020

One person was flown to the hospital in a serious condition, and two others were injured, following a three-vehicle crash outside Laton Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Officers received the call around 8:40 p.m. describing a crash in the area of Highway 41 and Harlan Avenue.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a white truck crossed the road from the southbound lane into the northbound lane. One oncoming vehicle was able to avoid the truck, but another collided with it – before a third vehicle then crashed into the wreck.

Officers say the driver of the white truck is being investigated for being under the influence. She was identified as a white female in her mid-30s.

One of the two others involved in the crash was air-lifted to the hospital with major injuries. Another involved received minor injuries.

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