3 Killed Wrong-Way Driver Crash on Riverside 91 Freeway Involving Big Rig Truck
3-Vehicle Collision in Riverside on 91 Freeway
RIVERSIDE, Calif., (November 12, 2026) — A three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver left three dead early Friday on the Riverside 91 Freeway, just east of 14th Street.
The fatal crash took place on Nov. 12th around 2:02 a.m. when a white SUV reportedly overturned onto its side after colliding with a big rig and a black BMW sedan. The vehicles were traveling along the westbound lanes of SR-91 when the crash unfolded. According to police reports, witnesses say one of the vehicles was allegedly driving eastbound in the westbound lanes at high speeds. The driver was swerving between cars driving the wrong way in the Nos. 2 and 3 lanes and caused the collision, the report said.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after the accident was reported and located three people in one of the vehicles deceased. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed at this time, pending notification of next of kin.
A fourth person was transported to a hospital in unknown condition.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a SigAlert and closed multiple lanes on SR91 to facilitate the response and investigation. Only the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane remained open during this period. Authorities worked swiftly to clear the debris and manage traffic flow, but significant delays were experienced by commuters.
The Riverside County Fire Department and local police were also on-site, collaborating with CHP officers to ensure the safety and security of the scene. Tow services were engaged to remove the damaged vehicles, and hazardous materials teams addressed fluid leaks from the big rig.
The collision remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the sequence of events and the factors leading up to the fatal crash. Investigators are seeking witnesses who may have seen the accident or have information regarding the vehicles’ movements prior to the collision.
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