Seven injured in head-on collision on Highway 1 in Moss Beach

Seven people were injured in a head-on auto collision in Montara/Moss Beach at about 6pm Wednesday night. At least three of the injured are students at Cunha Middle School.

According to the California Highway Patrol,

a Toyota Corolla driven by Desiree Turner, a 38 year-old resident of Moss Beach was stopped on Highway 1 southbound approaching Carlos St. in preparation to make a left hand turn. A Brown Lexus driven by Kristen Shaw, a 45 year-old resident of Half Moon Bay was traveling southbound on SR-1 and failed to see the Toyota as she approached the vehicle from the rear. The Lexus collided into the rear of the Toyota sending the Toyota into the opposing lane of traffic. The front of the Toyota subsequently struck a Mitsubishi Mirage head on. The Mitsubishi Mirage was traveling northbound on SR-1 and was driven by 36 year-old Lothar Tuppan II, from Moss Beach. Seven people in all were transported to local area hospitals for minor to moderate injuries as a result of this collision.

If you have any information regarding this collision please contact Officer Suhl of the California Highway Patrol in Redwood City at (650) 369-6261.