[10-17-2026] Riverside County, CA – Three Injured After Head-On Collision in San Jacinto

Three people sustained injuries in a head-on collision in San Jacinto on Saturday night, October 17, 2026.

According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the crash was reported at around 8:14 p.m. at Cottonwood Avenue and Peppercorn Street.

Fire officials said two people sustained major injuries, while a third suffered moderate injuries.

All three were transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment.

The cause of the collision is under investigation.

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