La Grange Woman Lucky to Be Alive After Major Injury Traffic Collision

La Grange, CA…On May 12, 2020 at approximately 6:15 pm, 22-year-old Kelsea Tishman of La Grange was driving her 1991 Dodge Dynasty west on State Route 132, just west of Bonds Flat Road at approximately 60-65 miles per hour. She was exiting a left curve in the roadway when she allowed her vehicle to leave the westbound lane, and travel onto the north shoulder. Before she could regain control of her vehicle, the front of it struck a dirt shoulder and her vehicle rotated in clockwise direction. The left side of her vehicle impacted a tree where it came to rest.

A guy wire for a telephone pole was also severed as a result of this crash. Ms. Tishman remained in her vehicle until she was extricated by emergency personnel. She suffered major injuries and transported to Doctors Memorial Center for treatment.

During this investigation, it was determined Ms. Tishman was under the influence of and alcohol beverage and placed under arrest. It was also determined she was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the collision.