Overview
- Early reports and witnesses said a vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of the 91 near 14th Street and was seen swerving at high speed before a multi‑vehicle crash occurred.
- A CHP dispatcher confirmed three people died at the scene and an on‑scene videographer reported a fourth person was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries.
- The collision involved a big rig, a black sedan and a white SUV, and video from the scene showed heavy front‑end damage and a light‑colored SUV against the shoulder.
- The California Highway Patrol is leading an active investigation, has not released the victims’ identities and has not yet determined the definitive cause of the crash.
- Caltrans District 8 and maintenance crews closed westbound lanes near 14th Street for cleanup and urged motorists to use alternate routes, creating major commuter delays while CHP completes reconstruction.