Single-vehicle crash in Menifee leaves two injured, alcohol suspected

City of Menifee
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MENIFEE — Two people were hospitalized early morning Saturday, April 26, following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Newport Road and Lone Pine Drive, authorities said.The Menifee Police Department responded to the scene around 2:50 a.m. and found a heavily damaged Ford Focus with two occupants trapped inside, a 21-year-old male driver and a 20-year-old female passenger. Firefighters from Cal Fire used specialized equipment to extricate both individuals from the vehicle.Both were transported to a nearby hospital. The driver sustained major injuries and is currently listed in critical condition. The passenger suffered moderate injuries and is in stable condition, according to police.Preliminary investigations indicate the Ford Focus was traveling eastbound on Newpo
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