Riverside County, CA (July 17, 2025) – A multi-vehicle collision occurred early Thursday morning on the eastbound side of State Route 91 near Coal Canyon Road. The incident, reported around 6:20 AM, involved a white Kia and multiple other vehicles, including a box truck and a semi-truck.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Kia overturned and landed on its side, blocking the middle lanes of the freeway. In addition, a white SUV and a white pickup truck were also involved in the crash. Emergency responders worked quickly to clear the scene, and several lanes were initially closed, causing significant delays in the area.
Firefighters were also on-site, and a significant traffic alert (SigAlert) was issued for a 30-minute closure of lanes 2, 3, 4, and 5. Reports indicated that the driver of the Kia may have been ejected from the vehicle.
In addition, CHP reported that the vehicle involved in the collision had been reported stolen (10851) and was being tracked for further investigation. Tow trucks were requested, and Pacific Towing responded to assist with clearing the vehicles from the roadway.
At this time, there are no reports of serious injuries; however, the identities of the individuals involved have not been disclosed. CHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as cleanup efforts continue.
Our thoughts are with those affected by the crash, and we wish for their swift recovery.
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