A serious traffic collision occurred early today on Interstate 10 East near Haugen Lehmann, at mile marker 22 in Whitewater, CA. The incident involved a big rig and a black Jeep, resulting in all lanes being blocked. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 2:36 AM to manage the situation and clear the debris.
The driver of the big rig was transported to a local hospital, but the extent of their injuries remains unknown. Additionally, a gray Toyota Avalon was involved and became immobilized due to debris lodged underneath it.
By 2:45 AM, authorities confirmed that all lanes were blocked, leading to a hard closure of the highway. Crews worked to remove large amounts of dirt and gravel that spilled onto the roadway. By 3:02 AM, debris on the westbound side was cleared, allowing some traffic to resume in the remaining lanes.
Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays as cleanup efforts continued. The situation is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Drivers are urged to exercise caution in the area as emergency services work to restore normal traffic flow.