Angles Crest Trail Etiquette: Respect the Rules to Preserve a Unique California Experience
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Angels Crest Highway, a scenic byway in Southern California, is infamous for its stunning views and treacherous roads. With its many blind corners, it’s no surprise that history tends to repeat itself, often with deadly consequences. A recent high-speed crash serves as a chilling reminder of how quickly a fun drive can turn into a nightmare.
An Instagram video posted by @the.touge.police shows the aftermath of a collision between a Chevrolet Corvette and a Subaru Crosstrek near Newcombs Ranch. Both vehicles are facing the same direction, with heavy white smoke billowing from the wreckage. Bystanders rush to help, with many heading first to the Subaru to rescue a leashed dog. One of the rescuers is seen using a fire extinguisher. The mood is urgent and disbelieving.
The post-extrication images are heartbreaking. The head-on impact was so severe that the Subaru’s engine bay was essentially pushed into the front axle. If not for the intact rear, you’d be hard-pressed to identify the make and model. The Corvette didn’t fare much better.
According to the Instagram caption, the Corvette driver was traveling at least 85 mph when he veered into the oncoming lane and hit the Subaru head-on. Witnesses reported that the Subaru couple and their dog seemed okay, but the Corvette driver’s right foot looked pretty messed up.
The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, which serves the Angeles National Forest, has issued no reports regarding the crash. A search of the California Highway Patrol traffic incident database reveals no recent reports. However, an image of the aftermath was shared on Reddit, claiming that the Corvette driver was traveling at 120 mph when he lost control. The post states that the Corvette driver sustained a broken ankle, while the Crosstrek occupants suffered only shock. Commenters are skeptical about the speed, suggesting that the damage doesn’t match the claimed speed.
A social media post by the L.A. Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau stated that three individuals were airlifted from the Angeles Crest Highway area and taken to a trauma center. It’s likely that this is the same crash, but no updates on their condition were provided. The collision remains under investigation.
Two-lane twisty mountain roads are an enthusiast’s dream, but they’re also a reality check. Solid yellow lines serve as a reminder that such roads are shared public roads, where passing is dangerous and prohibited. Unfortunately, ego often sees no color, and reckless driving can have devastating consequences.
