[02-01-2026] Riverside County, CA – Newborn Unresponsive After Two-Vehicle Crash in Valle Vista

A 2-week-old baby was reported unresponsive following a two-vehicle crash in Valle Vista, an unincorporated area near Hemet, on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at around 5:15 p.m. near the intersection of New Chicago Avenue and State Route 74. 

CHP officials stated that a woman in one of the vehicles was holding an unrestrained newborn who was not waking up following the crash. It was not immediately clear whether the baby was transported to a hospital.

Authorities said it was unknown whether any other individuals were injured in the collision.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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