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Riverside, CA (April 10, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and a white SUV was reported on Thursday afternoon on the westbound Highway 91 off-ramp near Van Buren Boulevard in Riverside. Emergency units responded to the scene following reports of possible injuries. At least one person at the scene was noted to be using an oxygen tank.
Details remain limited at this stage. The exact circumstances that led to the crash have not been confirmed, and the condition of those involved has not been officially released.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
What Happens When a Semi-Truck Is Involved in a Crash on a California Highway Off-Ramp?
Off-ramp crashes involving large commercial trucks tend to create significant hazards due to the size and weight of these vehicles. When a semi-truck is involved in a collision near a busy interchange like Highway 91 in Riverside, the risk of serious injury increases substantially compared to crashes between passenger vehicles alone.
California sees a high volume of commercial truck traffic, particularly along major freight corridors in the Inland Empire. Off-ramps can be especially challenging for large trucks, as drivers must slow down significantly over a short distance, sometimes in heavy traffic. A collision in that transition zone can affect multiple lanes and create dangerous conditions for other drivers nearby. Understanding how these crashes unfold helps explain why emergency response at such locations tends to be swift and coordinated.
