An alleged street race in San Jacinto ended in a three-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon that injured a driver and left streets blocked near Soboba Road and Lake Park Drive, with one motorist allegedly fleeing before sheriff's deputies could arrive.
The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. at the intersection, according to the California Highway Patrol as reported by MyNewsLA.com. CHP said vehicles allegedly participating in the street race crashed into a third vehicle, setting off the chain-reaction collision that snarled traffic in the area.
The driver hurt in the crash was taken to a hospital, and the outlet's report notes that the driver's vital signs were stable at the time. Investigators have not released the injured driver's identity or the extent of any injuries beyond that assessment.
Motorist Fled Before Deputies Could Respond
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, one of the vehicles involved fled the scene before deputies arrived to begin their investigation. The department said no description of the fleeing vehicle was immediately available, and the same account indicates authorities are still seeking the motorist believed to have taken off after the crash.
The collision blocked roadways in the area, though the report does not specify how long the closures lasted or when they were expected to clear. No further details on the alleged street race — including how many vehicles may have been involved in the race itself — have been released.
Fleeing the Scene Carries Legal Risk
California law generally requires drivers involved in a crash that causes injury to stop and exchange information, per the state's own vehicle code as outlined by California Legislative Information. Whether the driver who left the San Jacinto scene will face charges tied to that requirement has not been addressed in available reporting.
Street racing has drawn scrutiny elsewhere in Southern California in recent months. A separate case flagged by the LAPD involved the death of 4-year-old Ma'Cya Clark during a street race, alongside a second fatal hit-and-run — a reminder of how quickly these incidents can turn deadly, though no similar outcome has been reported in the San Jacinto crash.
No arrests have been announced in connection with the Soboba Road collision, and the investigation into both the alleged street race and the fleeing driver remains active.
