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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 10, 2026 — A head-on collision on Friday morning, October 9, closed part of Workman Mill Road at Don Julian Road. Injuries were reported at the scene, though their extent has not been released.
The crash involved a black Chevrolet and a gray Mazda CX-50, the California Highway Patrol's traffic log shows. Units were dispatched shortly after 11:19 a.m., and the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the intersection.
By 11:35 a.m., dispatchers called for two tow trucks with flatbeds to clear the vehicles. A rotation tow company was en route with two flatbeds about 20 minutes later. The circumstances that led to the head-on impact remain under investigation. No further details on injuries, citations, or cause had been released as of Friday.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
Head-On Crashes and What the Numbers Show
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 44 percent of fatally injured passenger-vehicle occupants in frontal impacts were belted in 2023. That figure matters because head-on and frontal crashes remain one of the most common settings for fatal injury even when restraint use is factored in, meaning the collision type itself, not just seat belt behavior, plays a large role in outcomes.
Frontal impacts differ from side or rear crashes because closing speeds combine: two vehicles traveling toward each other add their speeds together at the moment of contact. That is part of why national crash data consistently groups head-on collisions among the leading causes of serious injury on two-lane and undivided roads, where there is no barrier separating opposing traffic.
Local intersections like the one involved in this crash sit at the intersection of turning movements and through traffic, a combination investigators usually examine when a head-on pattern develops at a signalized crossing rather than on an open highway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are common in head-on crashes?
Occupants usually suffer chest, head, and lower-extremity injuries from the force of frontal impact, along with injuries caused by being thrown forward or against the steering wheel, dashboard, or airbag.
What typically causes head-on collisions?
Common factors include a vehicle drifting across a center line, failing to yield during a turn, impaired or distracted driving, or misjudging a gap in oncoming traffic. The cause of this crash has not been confirmed.
Why do head-on crashes tend to cause serious harm?
Because both vehicles are moving toward each other, the combined speed at impact is higher than in most other crash types, which increases the force transferred to occupants.
What to Do After a Head-On Crash in City of Industry, CA
If you're involved in a head-on collision, move to safety if possible and call 911 right away. Even if injuries seem minor, a medical evaluation is important, since some injuries, like internal trauma or whiplash, aren't immediately obvious.
Exchange information with the other driver, note any visible road conditions or signal issues, and request a copy of the CHP or local police report once it's available. Keep records of any medical visits or vehicle damage in case they're needed later.
If you were a passenger or bystander, give investigators a clear account of what you saw. Accurate, timely information helps authorities piece together how a crash like this one happened.
