Fatal 4-Car Crash Leaves 3 Fighting For Their Lives In Fullerton

FULLERTON, CA — One woman was killed, and three others were fighting for their lives following a four-vehicle collision Wednesday in Fullerton.

A 36-year-old man was erratically driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado north on Magnolia Avenue when he veered into oncoming traffic near Valencia Drive for unknown reasons about 10 a.m., according to Fullerton police Lt. Jon Radus.

The Silverado slammed into a southbound Toyota Corolla on Magnolia before flipping over and crashing into a 2010 Ford Edge, southbound on Magnolia, Radus said.

The Corolla spun around and slammed into a 2006 Nissan Altima. Its 21-year-old driver and 18-year-old passenger, both as of yet unidentified, were trapped inside the car. Fullerton firefighters had to cut the women out of the wreckage, Radus said.

The Corolla driver was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at an area hospital, according to police. Her passenger was admitted and is in critical condition.

The Silverado's driver was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, Radus said.

A 50-year-old man, who was behind the wheel of the Ford Edge, was also taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

Police investigators will determine if alcohol or drugs factored into the cause of the collision, Radus said.

Anyone who saw the crash was asked to call police at 714-738-6815. Orange County Crime Stoppers welcomes anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.