Last Updated on September 1, 2016 by CCAR Staff
SANTA ANA — Angels outfielder Mike Trout swerved, but still hit another vehicle that had slowed to a stop on the southbound 55 freeway Wednesday night, and that Chevrolet was pushed into another car, says a California Highway Patrol report released Thursday.
Trout’s Mercedes Benz struck the left, rear side of the Chevrolet Sonic on the freeway near McFadden Avenue, the report says.
“The impact pushed the Chevrolet forward and spun it in a clockwise rotation until the left side of the Chevrolet collided into the rear of the GMC,” the report says.
The Chevrolet then struck a fence.
Trout, the report says, ran to check on the welfare of the Chevy’s driver, a 27-year-old woman who was taken to a hospital with injuries.
All three parties cooperated with investigators, the report says. Authorities said this morning they do not believe drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash and no drivers were cited.
The Orange County Fire Authority responded at 8:50 p.m., said Orange County fire Authority Capt. Larry Kurtz. Emergency personnel had to cut one person from a vehicle using the Jaws of Life.
Trout’s agent, Craig Landis, and Angel General Manager Billy Eppler said Wednesday night Trout was OK. A freelance photographer at the scene captured images of Trout outside of a vehicle, seemingly unhurt.
“I have spoken with Mike this evening and he feels fine,” Eppler said late Wednesday in a statement. “He is at home with his roommate and is planning on traveling with the club to Seattle tomorrow afternoon. We will update as more information becomes available.”
Photos from the scene showed a white Chevy Sonic and a black Mercedes sedan with damage.
