[02-04-2025] Riverside County, CA – Two Killed After Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-10 Near Washington Street in Thousand Palms

Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Washington Street in Thousand Palms, Riverside County, on Tuesday afternoon, February 4, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:00 p.m. on the westbound side of I-10 and involved at least three vehicles, including two semi-trucks.

A white Toyota traveling westbound at approximately 70 mph abruptly veered right, colliding with a blue semi-truck in the #3 lane. The impact sent the Toyota into a red disabled semi-truck parked on the right shoulder. A white tire repair truck was parked in front of the disabled semi-truck.

Following the initial crash, the blue semi-truck continued moving and struck both the white repair truck and its driver, who was working on the disabled semi-truck at the time.

The driver of the Toyota and the maintenance worker were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Traffic was heavily impacted in both directions, with a hard closure in place for nearly four hours. All lanes were reopened by 6:30 p.m.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. No further details are available at this time.

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1. Go to a secure area and check your injuries, but do not leave the scene. To get emergency medical assistance, dial 911. Do not put off seeing a doctor for too long, even if you feel well. Keep in mind that some injuries may not show up right once, and adrenaline can conceal pain.
2. Inform the police about the event. While the memories are still fresh, the authorities can record the scene and collect witness accounts. If you later choose to take legal action or submit an insurance claim, a police report will be an important record.
3. Record the site of the accident. Get as much evidence as you can. Take pictures and videos of the scene of the collision, the truck involved, any property damage, and your injuries. Any eyewitnesses can be asked to testify as well.
4. Make a note of all the important details. Make a note of everyone’s names and contact information.
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Truck Accidents Statistics

In 2022, collisions involving large trucks led to 4,764 deaths, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Of these deaths, 17% were truck occupants, 66% were occupants of passenger vehicles, and 16% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists.

Large truck crashes accounted for 11% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities that year. Among these, 73% occurred in crashes involving tractor-trailers, while 28% involved single-unit trucks. In some cases, both a tractor-trailer and a single-unit truck were part of the same collision.

As for the locations of these fatal incidents, nearly half (49%) occurred on major roads, excluding interstates and freeways, 35% took place on interstates and freeways, and 16% happened on minor roads.