Briefly in the news

Two cars were hit when a woman driving a sports utility vehicle ran a

red light in Newport Beach Sunday morning, police said. Only minor

injuries were reported.

“A female driver in a Ford Explorer ran the red light at Jamboree and

San Joaquin [roads] and hit two cars that were making a left hand turn in

front of her,” Sgt. Mike McDermott said. The accident occurred at 11 a.m.

The woman was treated at the scene for a cut to her nose and cuts to

one of her legs. The other two drivers reported only minor pains. It took

about one hour to clear the intersection.

-Stefanie Frith