Major Accident Leads to Five Deaths and Multiple Injuries

In the city of San Diego, law enforcement officers say they are on the lookout for a driver of a 1995-2000 Gold Honda Civic that is responsible for causing a fatal accident that left five people dead on Saturday, November 13, 2010.  Police say that the major collision took place on a two-lane highway in El Centro.

According to that California Highway Patrol, the driver of the Honda Civic had attempted to pass a group of motorcyclists which had 12 bikers in all. The driver of the car crossed into the oncoming lane and managed to clear the motorcyclists, but an oncoming Dodge Avenger swerved and missed the Honda.  However, the truck ended up slamming into the motorcyclists head-on.

It is said that for the motorcyclists as well as a passenger in the Dodge died as a result of the tragic crash.  In addition, it was reported that six people suffered injuries during the collision and five of those injured were considered to be in serious condition.

Police have reason to suspect that the driver of the Civic was operating under the influence.

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