Crime & Safety
Jeep Flips On 22 Freeway, Injures At Least 1 Thursday
The crash was reported on the freeway at 12:38 p.m. and backed up traffic traveling westbound near the 57 freeway in Orange.
ORANGE, CA — At least one person was injured after a jeep flipped on the California State route 22 freeway traveling westbound Thursday afternoon in Orange.
The crash prompted California Highway Patrol officials to issue an hourlong SigAlert at 12:53 p.m.
The incident was reported at 12:38 p.m. Thursday after officers received reports of an overturned jeep blocking the freeway's third lane.
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The crash was stalling traffic on both the Garden Grove Freeway and the northbound California State route 57 freeway for miles, officials reported.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Residents were advised to stay away from the crash site while authorities work the scene.
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No further information was immediately available.
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