An investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is ongoing after a tragic incident on the westbound 91 Freeway in Riverside early Thursday morning. Three individuals lost their lives when a driver heading the wrong way collided with other vehicles near 14th Street.
The collision occurred around 2 a.m., as per the incident logs that recorded a vehicle was swerving between cars in the second and third lanes, moving eastbound on the westbound freeway. This reckless maneuver was noted by the CHP officers who promptly responded to the report.
A spokesperson from Riverside County confirmed that the wrong-way driver crashed into a big rig, which then involved a third vehicle in the tragic event. Upon arrival, officers discovered a white SUV on its side and a black sedan, identified by ABC 7 as a BMW, both severely damaged. The big rig was leaking fluids as a result of the impact.
In the aftermath, one additional person required hospitalization, though their condition remains undisclosed. As a safety measure, traffic was diverted off the affected freeway stretch. Caltrans reported all westbound lanes near 14th Street were shut down by 4:30 a.m. Fortunately, normal traffic resumed by 8:39 a.m.
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