Yesterday afternoon, the calm of a weekend in San Rafael was abruptly disrupted by a vehicular ordeal. According to the San Rafael Police Department, a four-car collision snagged traffic at the intersection of Third Street and Irwin Street, creating delays and a temporary reconfiguration of the road to a single lane.
FOUR CAR CRASH SNARLS SUNDAY TRAFFIC:
— San Rafael Police Department (@SanRafaelPolice) June 24, 2024
On Sunday afternoon, SRPD and San Rafael Fire responded to a minor injury collision involving four cars at the intersection of Third Street and Irwin Street.
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The incident only resulted in minor injuries, and no one was required to be quickly transported to the hospital. The San Rafael Fire Department collaborated with SRPD to manage the situation and ensure public safety amid the chaos.
Despite the potentially harrowing experience of a multi-car crash, the efficiency of the response teams allowed for a rather swift resolution. Vehicles were towed, and normalcy was returned to the intersection within 40 minutes—just a slight detour in the day's narrative for those affected.
Residents and passersby alike were encouraged to seek alternative routes temporarily, as traffic was slowed down to accommodate the clean-up operations—a minor inconvenience. Yet it is necessary to fully clear up the aftermath of the crash.
