Major Injury Crash at Spence Road and Old Stage Road in Salinas

3-Vehicle Injury Traffic Collision

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif., (May 4, 2026) — A major injury crash involving three vehicles occurred Monday afternoon at Spence Road and Old Stage Road in Salinas, Monterey County.

The incident was reported on May 4th at approximately 1:08 p.m., where a black Dodge Challenger and two gray Nissan Altimas were involved in a collision that blocked both lanes near the junction of these roads. Emergency services, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and paramedics, responded promptly to the scene.

According to the CHP logs, the collision was updated at 2:53 p.m. to report major injuries involved, and at least one vehicle was reported to have ended up in a ditch.

Emergency responders transferred the injured parties to a hospital for treatment, but there are no further details at this time.

Traffic was heavily impacted as both lanes were blocked for a period, but the roadway was cleared by 2:17 p.m. The CHP is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities are urging any witnesses to come forward to assist in their ongoing investigation.

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