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CHINO, San Bernardino County, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 — A multi-vehicle crash blocked northbound State Route 71 at Riverside Drive overnight early on Monday, October 19. Several vehicles were involved, and at least one person was reported injured.
The California Highway Patrol's traffic log shows the crash began with a gray Toyota Corolla stopped in the middle lanes, which investigators initially logged as a hazard before additional vehicles became involved. Radio traffic indicates the incident grew to involve four vehicles, including a black Honda Accord and a gray Toyota Camry, with a report of a person trapped in the Camry.
Chino Valley fire crews and the CHP responded and found all lanes blocked except the carpool lane. One sedan sustained rear-end damage and needed a separate tow. Units later relocated at least one vehicle to the Riverside Drive off-ramp from SR-71 to clear the roadway.
By about 1 a.m., the CHP had reclassified the incident as a two-vehicle crash with no life-threatening injuries reported, though the full extent of injuries has not been confirmed. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do chain-reaction crashes happen?
They typically start when one vehicle stops or slows unexpectedly, usually in a travel lane, and following drivers don't have enough time or space to react before more vehicles pile in.
How can drivers avoid being caught in a pile-up?
Keeping a safe following distance, staying alert for brake lights well ahead, and reducing speed in heavy or fast-moving traffic all give drivers more time to stop safely.
What should I do if I'm stopped near a crash on the highway?
Turn on hazard lights, stay inside the vehicle if it's not safe to exit, and move to the shoulder or a lane away from traffic only if it can be done safely.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Chino, CA
If you're involved in a multi-vehicle crash, start by checking yourself and any passengers for injuries, then call 911 if anyone needs help. Move to a safe area away from traffic if possible, and keep hazard lights on. Even if you feel fine, it's worth getting checked by a medical professional, since some injuries from a crash take hours or days to show symptoms. Exchange information with other drivers, take photos of vehicle positions and damage, and ask for a copy of the CHP report once it's available. Document everything while details are fresh, including weather and road conditions at the time.
