Published on September 23, 2017

Menlo Park Fire District – A four vehicle accident at Bayfront Expressway and University Avenue reported at 7.50 am today resulted in one person being transported to Stanford Hospital and West Bound Bayfront at University was shut down while law enforcement conducted an investigation and documented the scene.

Fire Chief Schapelhouman said "we've been experiencing an increase in the number and severity of vehicle collisions on this stretch of roadway in recent years".

Please see the attached photographs – Compliments Menlo Fire

Photo 1 below – Menlo Park Fire District Firefighters use the Jaws of Life to pry apart one of the vehicles involved in a multi-Vehicle accident this morning to plug a fuel leak before the vehicle can safely be removed from the accident scene.

Photo 2 below – Menlo Park Fire District Firefighters clean up the scene and secure vehicles after a four vehicle accident Saturday Morning

Photo 3 below – Menlo Park Fire District Firefighters responded to an early morning vehicle accident at Bayfront and University at 7.50 am Saturday under clear sky's and blazing sunshine