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91 Freeway horror as three killed in massive wrong-way crash involving big rig
At least three people were killed when a vehicle travelling the wrong way collided with a black BMW, a white SUV and a big rig on California’s 91 Freeway in Riverside early on Thursday. The crash closed all westbound lanes and an entrance ramp, disrupting morning traffic while crews cleared debris.
The collision happened near 14th Street at about 2am, with vehicles reportedly travelling at high speed in the westbound lanes. The SUV overturned, the BMW was badly damaged and the lorry sustained front-end damage; a fourth person was taken to hospital in an unknown condition. The California Highway Patrol closed its response at about 5.15am, and the crash remains under investigation.
In short
- Three people died in a wrong-way crash on Riverside’s 91 Freeway.
- A fourth person was taken to hospital.
- All westbound lanes were closed during the investigation and clean-up.
Explained simply
California’s State Route 91, often called the 91 Freeway, runs through the Los Angeles area and Riverside County, linking communities in the region. It is a busy route used by commuters and lorries, so a closure can affect traffic well beyond the crash site.
The California Highway Patrol investigates collisions on the freeway and manages road closures while emergency crews respond. Investigators examine the vehicles and evidence to establish how a crash happened; the results can inform any later decisions about responsibility or road safety.