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BANNING, Riverside County, Calif., Nov. 7, 2026 — A sedan and a semi-truck collided early Friday morning, November 6, on westbound Interstate 10 near the Banning scales.
The California Highway Patrol said a gray Honda sedan struck the center divider and came to rest in the center divider area before the semi-truck was involved in the collision. The truck, described as red with white trailers and red lettering, pulled to the right shoulder after the crash and was later moved to the off-ramp at Morongo Trail, then onto the on-ramp from westbound I-10, before stopping at what the driver considered a safer location.
Cal Fire responded to the scene as a precaution after an additional caller reported a solo vehicle in the center divider. A tow truck was requested for the wreck. It was not immediately clear from available records how many people were hurt or the extent of any injuries; CHP radio traffic referred to a party being checked over and later confirmed as "97," indicating contact had been made with someone connected to the truck.
The CHP said it was investigating the cause of the crash. No further details on injuries, citations, or contributing factors had been released as of Friday morning.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do large trucks need so much distance to stop?
Fully loaded semi-trucks can weigh 20 to 30 times more than a passenger car, and that extra weight means their brakes need far more distance and time to bring the vehicle to a stop, especially at highway speeds.
What makes a crash involving a semi-truck more dangerous than a typical car crash?
The size and weight difference between a truck and a passenger vehicle usually means more severe damage and injury to occupants of the smaller vehicle, even in collisions that would be minor between two cars.
What are truck blind spots, and why do they matter in a crash like this?
Semi-trucks have large blind spots along both sides, directly behind the trailer, and close to the front of the cab. Vehicles that linger in these zones may not be visible to the truck driver, which can contribute to lane-change or merging collisions.
What is an underride crash?
An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partly or fully beneath a truck's trailer during a collision, usually causing serious damage to the car's upper frame and posing added risk to anyone inside.
