A hit-and-run incident involving three vehicles occurred today on Interstate 215 North near Martin Luther King Boulevard in Riverside, CA. The incident began when a white sedan rear-ended a Toyota SUV, which then became involved in a confrontation with a red semi-truck. This situation escalated into a chase, with the driver of the Toyota SUV attempting to pursue the semi-truck after the collision.
Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 2:34 PM. Reports indicate that the white sedan was tailgating the Toyota SUV prior to the initial impact. Following the collision, the semi-truck allegedly attempted to run the Toyota SUV off the road, escalating tensions on the highway.
As the situation unfolded, the driver of the Toyota SUV honked at the semi-truck in an effort to signal the driver to stop. The incident has been classified as a hit-and-run with unknown injuries, although specific details regarding any injuries have not been disclosed.
Traffic on Interstate 215 North was impacted as emergency responders worked to manage the situation, and lane closures may have occurred as a result of the incident. The final disposition of the vehicles involved remains unclear, and authorities are continuing to assess the situation. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area as the aftermath of this incident is addressed.