Three injured in traffic collision in Shandon

SHANDON, Calif. - A car crash on Highway 46 left three people injured just after 1:30 p.m. at McMillan Canyon Road near Shandon on Sunday.

A 17-year-old drove a Lexus northbound on Highway 46 going east when they drove in front of a 2015 Toyota Highlander for an unknown reason, according to the Templeton CHP.

The cars then crashed, and the Toyota came to rest in the middle of the west and eastbound lanes of the highway. The Lexus then came to rest in on the right shoulder of Highway 46 going east, detailed the CHP.

All patients required transport for moderate to major injuries to local hospitals, including one patient needing a helicopter airlift, according to the CHP.

Alcohol or drugs are not suspected in this crash and CHP Templeton are still investigating the incident.