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LEONA VALLEY, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 8, 2026 — Two children were hurt on Friday night, November 6, in a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles on Elizabeth Lake Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported around 10:28 p.m. near the 9300 block of Elizabeth Lake Road, in the area of Leona Valley Elementary School. A passing motorist called it in, and a witness reportedly told authorities a Honda Civic had been traveling the wrong way just before the collision. Two sedans involved in the crash were left blocking lanes, prompting a call for extra tow trucks capable of handling multiple vehicles.
Two children were taken to Northridge Hospital for what the CHP described as precautionary treatment. A medical helicopter was requested to the scene but ultimately landed at Leona Valley Elementary School; it is unclear from available information whether it was used to transport anyone. The CHP later updated the incident from a collision with unknown injuries to one involving injuries confirmed as "enroute," indicating at least one person needed transport to a hospital.
The CHP kept the log open into the early morning hours while tow crews cleared the scene. The circumstances of the wrong-way driving, including what caused the Honda Civic to travel into oncoming lanes, remain under investigation.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are wrong-way crashes usually so serious?
Head-on impacts between vehicles traveling toward each other combine both vehicles' speed, which tends to produce more severe injuries than crashes where vehicles are moving in the same direction.
What time of day do wrong-way crashes typically happen?
They are more common at night, frequently involving impaired, confused or fatigued drivers who enter a roadway going the wrong direction.
What should I do if I spot a wrong-way driver?
Try to move to the right lane or shoulder, slow down, avoid swerving sharply, and call 911 with your location and direction of travel as soon as it's safe to do so.
How can drivers avoid being involved in a wrong-way collision?
Stay alert for wrong-way signs and arrows, especially near ramps and divided highways, and avoid driving tired or impaired, which are common factors in these crashes.
