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FRENCH VALLEY, Riverside County, Calif., Oct. 26, 2026 — A rear-end crash involving a sedan and a Hyundai Ioniq left one driver hurt Sunday afternoon, October 25, at the intersection of Abelia Street and Pourroy Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The California Highway Patrol said a gray Toyota and a tan sedan were involved in an initial collision, and a dispatch log showed a dark gray Toyota sedan then struck a light gray Hyundai Ioniq from behind nearby. A 49 year old man was reported to have hit his head on the steering wheel in the crash and was seen sitting on the curb, crying, according to the log.
Dispatch notes indicated several vehicles had pulled to the side of the road near the scene, though it was not immediately clear whether all were involved in the collision or had stopped to help. CAL FIRE Riverside units responded, and the intersection was flagged as a traffic hazard while crews worked, the log showed. A tow truck was requested to clear at least one vehicle from the roadway.
The California Highway Patrol has not released further details on the extent of injuries or what led to the crash. The collision remains under investigation.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for French Valley, CA
The crash was reported at Abelia Street and Pourroy Road in French Valley. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Riverside County crash news.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in French Valley, CA
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