STATE PATROL (GSP) NARRATIVE;
“(Early Saturday afternoon) vehicle #1, a 2015 Lexus RX, was traveling south on I-985 in the left lane. Vehicle #2, a 2019 Mercedes E450, was traveling directly in front of the Lexus. Vehicle #3, a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, was traveling directly in front of the Mercedes.
The Mercedes and Hyundai were slowing due to congested traffic ahead. The driver of the Lexus was following too closely and struck the rear of the Mercedes with its front.
After impact, the Mercedes began to rotate counterclockwise, striking the rear of the Hyundai with the right side of its front bumper. After the second impact, the Mercedes exited the roadway and struck a guardrail with its front. The Mercedes came to an uncontrolled final rest against the guardrail. The Lexus came to an uncontrolled final rest against the driver’s side of the Mercedes.”
No other information was available at mid-morning Sunday.