Law enforcement and fire personnel cleaned up the crash scene for about an hour on Saturday, March 21, 2009, near Kelseyville. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN CORRECTED AND UPDATED BASED ON NEW INFORMATION FROM THE CHP. CORRECTIONS RELATE TOTHE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND THE MAKE OF ONE VEHICLE.

KELSEYVILLE – A head-on collision that occurred Saturday morning near Kelseyville resulted in major injuries, with three people being transported to the hospital.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred just before 11 a.m. on Highway 29 just south of Live Oak Drive.

The two vehicles collided in the middle of a long, sweeping curve south of Live Oak. The vehicles involved were a Ford Crown Victoria and an Isuzu Trooper.

Both vehicles came to rest on the righthand side of the northbound lane, with the SUV on its roof and the Crown Victoria incurring major front end damage.

CHP, sheriff's deputies and fire personnel responded to the scene.

Three medic units transported three subjects to Sutter Lakeside Hospital. Major injuries were reported, but names and specifics of those involved were not available at the scene.

Traffic in both directions was backed up nearly three-quarters of a mile. CHP kept at least one lane passable while crews worked to clear debris and load vehicles for transport.

CHP reported that the roadway was clear just before noon.

Harold LaBonte contributed to this report.

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The small SUV was badly damaged after having been on its roof following the crash. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

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