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Fatal I-10 Pileup: One Dead, Major Injuries Reported

4/15/2026

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On April 14, a big rig crossed the center divider on I-10 near Thousand Palms, causing a fatal eight-car pileup.
The cement truck driver, a 62-year-old man from Yucca Valley, was killed.
The big rig driver, a 38-year-old man from Menifee, sustained major injuries and was hospitalized.
Traffic was severely affected, with multiple lanes closed until the road reopened by Tuesday night.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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On April 14, a big rig crossed the center divider on I-10 near Thousand Palms, causing a fatal eight-car pileup.
The cement truck driver, a 62-year-old man from Yucca Valley, was killed.
The big rig driver, a 38-year-old man from Menifee, sustained major injuries and was hospitalized.
Traffic was severely affected, with multiple lanes closed until the road reopened by Tuesday night.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.