[PR Pond]
At least four people sustained injuries as a result of a multi-vehicle collision that occurred on Monday morning in Placerville. The crash transpired on Highway 50 near the Old Apple Cafe at approximately 8:46 am on November 5th.
Officials confirmed 18-year-old Justin Schwartz, of Diamond Springs, was driving a 2011 Toyota Camry at a high rate of speed when he suddenly lost control and struck the median while going through a curve. The vehicle became disabled in the westbound lanes of Highway 50.
A motorist, identified as 81-year-old Gerald Snyder, noticed the accident and stopped to render aid to the victim. As he was attempting to help the injured victim, his Chevy Tahoe was rear-ended by a Toyota Highlander, driven by 36-year-old Christopher Coleman, of Placerville.
An oncoming Toyota Camry attempted to avoid the stopped vehicles but instead slammed into Snyders vehicle. Kelly Wilkinson was also traveling on the roadway when she failed to stop in time and slammed into the rear end of the Toyota Camry.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene of the tragic multi-vehicle accident and rendered aid to those who sustained injuries upon the impact of the collision. Schwartz was transported to the hospital by ambulance for additional treatment of injuries. The other people involved in the accident were also injured and transported to local hospitals for further assessment.
The condition of the individuals that were injured as a result of this accident has not been made public as of this time.
