Two Injured in Evening Collision on Highway 29 Near Highway 53 in Lower Lake

Lower Lake, CA — At least two people were injured Thursday evening following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 29 near Highway 53, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The crash occurred at approximately 6:06 p.m., prompting an emergency response to the busy roadway. CHP officials confirmed that two vehicles were involved, though the events leading up to the collision have not yet been released. First responders arrived at the scene to provide medical assistance, and two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital for further treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.

Traffic in the area was affected as authorities worked to secure the scene and investigate the incident. The roadway has since been cleared, and an ongoing investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

This collision comes amid continued concerns about roadway safety across California. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), the state recorded over 2,000 fatal crashes and nearly 300,000 total collisions in 2024. Many of these incidents occurred on highways and major routes, where rear-end and multi-vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of serious injuries and hospitalizations.