[04-14-2026] Riverside County, CA – One Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Thermal

A multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 86 Expressway and Avenue 62 in Thermal, Riverside County, left one person seriously injured and prompted a temporary roadway closure on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved three vehicles and five individuals.

One person was ejected from a vehicle during the collision and sustained serious injuries. The patient was transported by air ambulance to a nearby trauma center for urgent medical care.

Two additional individuals suffered minor injuries and were taken by ground ambulance, while the remaining two were evaluated at the scene and reported no injuries.

An air ambulance landed directly on Highway 86 Expressway, prompting authorities to temporarily shut down the roadway in the area.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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