A devastating multi-vehicle smash-up on the Ramona Expressway took the life of one driver and left multiple others with significant injuries, authorities said.
The pileup unfolded early Thursday morning when deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station were called to the intersection of Ramona Expressway and San Jacinto Avenue. Arriving at the chaotic scene at approximately 7:38 a.m., they discovered four wrecked cars and their injured occupants, all trapped within the twisted remnants of their vehicles. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Cal-Fire responders extricated the victims and provided emergency medical care.
Emergency crews declared one driver dead on the scene, while survivors were rushed to a local hospital for treatment of their severe injuries. The accident prompted a shutdown of the Expressway between San Jacinto Avenue and Eagle Road, as the San Jacinto Traffic Reconstruction Team conducted an onsite investigation. The cause of the crash is still being determined and pending further review, the Riverside Sheriff's Department stated.
Details about the individuals involved in the tragic event have been withheld, as officials are pending notification of next of kin. The Sheriff’s Department has issued a call for public assistance, urging witnesses or anyone with information to reach out. Deputy Cortez at the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station is handling inquiries at 951–654–2702, and tips can also be given to Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951–776–1099.
The investigation is currently ongoing and no additional details have been released at this juncture. Media outlets seeking further information about the catastrophic incident have been directed to the Media Information Bureau.
