FULLERTON, Calif. — Seven teenagers sustained injuries requiring hospitalization after a Saturday night rollover collision in Fullerton, with investigators examining whether vehicle overcrowding and impaired driving contributed to the incident.
The crash occurred approximately 11 p.m. near the intersection of East Elm and East Ash avenues, prompting emergency responses from multiple agencies to treat the injured teens and investigate circumstances surrounding the violent collision.
Vehicle Overcrowding Raises Safety Concerns
Fullerton Police Department officials confirmed all seven victims were traveling together in a single truck rated for five occupants—indicating at least two passengers exceeded the vehicle’s designed seating capacity and available restraint systems.
This overcrowding represents a significant safety violation that dramatically increases injury risk during collisions. Passengers without proper seatbelt access face exponentially higher chances of ejection or impact trauma when vehicles roll over…