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Woman hospitalized after car crashes into hair salon in Huntington Beach
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd and Amber Frias , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Police reported that the woman's injuries were minor, and she was taken to a hospital as a precaution.
A car crash occurred at a hair salon in Huntington Beach, resulting in one woman being hospitalized. The incident happened at Salon Muse on Edinger Avenue, where a sedan reversed into the business. The sedan knocked down a pole and came to a stop partially inside the store.
The cause of the driver reversing from the parking spot is unclear. Police reported that the woman's injuries were minor, and she was taken to a hospital as a precaution. The driver, described as a man, has not been named by law enforcement.
Further details about the incident are available from local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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