A traffic collision involving two vehicles, an Amazon semi-truck and a white Volvo, occurred today on the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Riverside County, CA. The incident was reported around 5:09 PM, with both vehicles located on the right-hand side of the highway. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the collision.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where significant cleanup efforts were necessary due to spilled diesel fuel and damage to the guard rail. Initial reports indicated that the semi-truck may have experienced driver fatigue, leading to the collision. A tow truck was requested shortly after the incident to assist with the recovery of the vehicles.
Caltrans was notified to manage the situation, as approximately 60 feet of guard rail was damaged and required repair. Cleanup efforts involved addressing around 100 gallons of diesel fuel and a small amount of engine oil that had spilled onto the dirt beside the highway.
As a result of the incident, lane two of Interstate 10 West is expected to remain closed for about eight hours to facilitate cleanup and repairs. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and consider alternate routes to avoid potential delays.