[10-17-2026] Riverside County, CA – Two Injured After Three-Vehicle Crash in Temecula

Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries following a three-vehicle collision in Temecula on Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2026.

According to a California Highway Patrol incident log, the crash was reported at around 12:50 p.m. on the northbound Temecula Valley (15) Freeway and Winchester Road.

Riverside County Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene. One person required extrication.

Fire officials said two people were transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The cause of the collision was not immediately clear. The investigation is ongoing.

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