BY: STAFF REPORTS

Firefighters respond to Accident on Schleisman and Harrison
Photo Courtesy: T. Delbuono

EASTVALE – On Sunday night March 30 around 7pm  near the intersection of Schleisman and Harrison there was serious accident. Three vehicles and Five people were involved. Three of the people involved were taken to the hospital. According to the Eastvale Police Department, one of the people involved was trapped in the vehicle and had to be rescued by Eastvale Fire Department.

Residents who lived around the area reported via Eastvale News Facebook that, ” A lady ran a red light and t-boned a car then that car hit another car”.  The accident caused Schleisman east of Harrison  to be closed while responders worked to free the trapped motorist and control the accident scene.

Another resident, who lives near the accident scene reported that, ” There was a small child in the back seat who seemed to be OK but they transported him for precautionary reasons. ” Once the Eastvale Fire Department arrived they were able to cut the top off of the vehicle with the trapped person and transport the motorist to a local hospital.

By 8:30pm vehicles were up on tow trucks and the accident scene was being cleared, road was still closed.  We will update if more information becomes available.

UPDATE: The older woman who was taken to the hospital had surgery and is reported to be in good condition. The young boy was treated for his injuries and is doing well.