Fatal Crash I-10 Freeway, Cottonwood Springs Road in Chiriaco Summit

Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-10 Near Cottonwood Springs Road

CHIRIACO SUMMIT, Calif. (May 30, 2025) — A fatal crash involving at least four vehicles, including a pickup truck and a semi-truck, brought westbound Interstate 10 to a standstill Friday afternoon near Cottonwood Springs Road, just west of Box Canyon Road, authorities said.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 11:55 a.m. when a white Dodge pickup truck reportedly slammed into a silver vehicle at full speed. One vehicle ended up in a ditch, while the silver Volkswagen was found in the center divider.

The two-vehicle crash set off a chain-reaction crash with a Tesla and a semi-truck.

Woman in Volkswagen Killed in Chain-Reaction Crash

A woman from the Volkswagen suffered major injuries and died at the scene. The identity of the victim has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.

Emergency responders blocked multiple lanes to access the crash site, including the No. 1 and 2 lanes, causing traffic to back up significantly. Vehicles were temporarily diverted to the right-hand shoulder. CHP later issued a SigAlert due to the severity of the crash and lane closures.

Tow trucks and evidence collection units were dispatched, including heavy-duty support for the involved big rig. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Drivers are urged to use caution and consider alternate routes while the scene is cleared.

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Source: CHP Incident: 0103