Two Drivers Critically Injured In Lake Elsinore Crash

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Two people were seriously injured in a three- vehicle crash that investigators suspect was caused by an intoxicated driver, sheriff's officials said Saturday.

The collision occurred at around 4 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Railroad Canyon Road and Country Club Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Investigators said they believe a driver who was traveling over the speed limit lost control and smashed into another vehicle head on, causing a collision with a third vehicle.

"Drugs appear to be a factor in the collision," said Sgt. Brad Foster.

Two drivers were hospitalized in critical condition and underwent surgery while a third driver was uninjured, according to Foster.

Authorities did not say whether any arrests were made in connection with the crash.

—City News Service