INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT?

[03-07-2025] Riverside County, CA – Two Killed, One Injured After Pickup Truck Hits Power Pole in Mecca

Two people were killed, and a third person sustained minor injuries after a traffic collision sent a pickup truck into a power pole in Mecca, Riverside County, on Friday morning, March 7, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. near the intersection of 68th Avenue and Grant Street.

Authorities reported that a red Toyota Tacoma was traveling northbound on Grant Street when it collided with a black Toyota Tundra heading westbound on 68th Avenue.

The impact caused the Tundra to overturn and crash into a power pole, seriously injuring a man and a woman inside. Both victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene within 25 minutes.

A 25-year-old man inside the Tacoma sustained minor injuries in the crash.

CHP stated that drugs and alcohol are not suspected as factors in the collision. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.

The crash remains under investigation.

Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?

Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

Check yourself for any injuries.
Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

What A Lawyer Can Do For You

Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.