![[07-27-2025] Teen and Adult Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Route 46 Near McMillan Canyon Road](https://ak1.to//Mag52.webp)
A teen and an adult sustained moderate to major injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Shandon, San Luis Obispo County, on Sunday afternoon, July 27, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 1:42 p.m. on State Route 46 at McMillan Canyon Road.
The crash involved a 17-year-old driving a 1998 Lexus sedan and an adult woman driving a 2015 Toyota Highlander.
The CHP reports that the teen was traveling northbound on West Centre Street, while the Toyota driver was traveling eastbound on State Route 46 at about 68 miles per hour. For reasons still under investigation, the teen drove onto State Route 46, directly into the path of the oncoming Toyota.
Both vehicles collided, with the front of the Toyota striking the left side of the Lexus. The Toyota came to a rest in the median, and the Lexus stopped on the right shoulder of the highway.
Both drivers were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been factors in the crash, which remains under investigation by the CHP Templeton Area office.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
