Child Injured in Collision on Dolan Road, Russo Road in Elkhorn

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. — A six-year-old girl was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash between a white sedan and a tan Dodge Ram pickup on Wednesday afternoon at Dolan Road and Russo Road in Monterey County, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The collision was reported on May 13th around 12:16 p.m., authorities said. Both vehicles came to rest blocking the roadway, prompting traffic disruptions in the area.

Dispatch logs indicated a caller reported that a 6-year-old girl suffered facial injuries and was bleeding following the crash.

Firefighters and CHP officers responded to the scene, where multiple vehicles had pulled over nearby. Authorities later classified the incident as a major-injury collision involving two vehicles.

Traffic was temporarily redirected back toward California State Route 1 from Dolan Road while emergency crews worked at the scene.

A tow truck was requested to remove the damaged vehicles.

Additional details regarding the extent of injuries or the circumstances leading up to the collision were not immediately available. The crash remains under investigation.

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