CHIRIACO SUMMIT, CA — Tragedy struck late Saturday evening, February 10, 2024, as a fiery two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck claimed at least one life near Chiriaco Summit in Riverside County.
According to Cal Fire, the fatal collision took place around 11:57 p.m. along the eastbound lane of the 10 Freeway.
Responding firefighters found a passenger vehicle and an overturned semi-truck at the scene. A fire had erupted, and sadly, one victim was pronounced dead.
Details regarding the number of individuals involved or potential injuries sustained remain unclear at this time. The identity of the deceased victim has not been disclosed by authorities.
The cause of this tragic collision is under investigation, with further details pending release.