4 Hurt in July 4th Crash at Busy Intersection

Four individuals were hospitalized after a significant multi-vehicle collision occurred on July 4th. The incident took place shortly before 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of Scott and Menifee roads in Menifee. The involved parties included two Menifee Police Department officers and occupants of two civilian vehicles. The officers were responding to an Assist Fire call when the crash happened as they traversed the intersection. Paramedics from the Riverside County Fire Department provided initial treatment at the scene. All individuals, including the officers and those in the civilian vehicles, were subsequently transported to a hospital out of an abundance of caution. California Highway Patrol investigators from the Temecula office are handling the ongoing investigation into the collision. The intersection was closed for an extended period to facilitate the investigation.