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ONTARIO, San Bernardino County, Calif., Nov. 5, 2026 — A sedan caught fire and rolled over after colliding with a big rig on eastbound Interstate 10 near Vineyard Avenue late Tuesday night, November 3, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly before 11:15 p.m. on eastbound I-10 just west of Vineyard Avenue. A caller told dispatchers a big rig struck a sedan, sending the smaller car spinning before it rolled over. How the vehicle came to rest was not immediately clear from radio traffic. The gray sedan was reported on fire, and callers said it may still have been moving when flames broke out, raising concern that the occupant might not have been able to get out in time, though that has not been confirmed. Bystanders described as good Samaritans were reported helping get people out of their vehicles at the scene.
Ontario Fire Department crews responded along with CHP units, and the right two lanes of eastbound I-10 were blocked for a time as crews worked the scene. A tow truck was requested to clear the vehicles, and traffic was being routed off at Vineyard Avenue while the crash was investigated.
The CHP said the investigation into the crash remains active. We hope everyone involved comes through this safely.
Intersection Safety in California
The crash was reported at Interstate 10 and Vineyard Avenue in Ontario. Readers following crash news in San Bernardino County can find more about intersections across the state on our guide to California intersections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What steps should I take after a crash involving a commercial truck? Move to a safe location if possible, call 911, and avoid approaching any vehicle that is smoking or on fire. Let emergency crews handle extraction and fire suppression.
What injuries are common in crashes between passenger cars and big rigs? Because of the size and weight difference, occupants of the smaller vehicle usually face a higher risk of serious injury, including burns, fractures, and head or spinal trauma.
What typically causes crashes like this one? Common factors include driver distraction, following too closely, blind spots around large trucks, and sudden lane changes, though the specific cause here has not been determined.
Does speed affect how severe a crash becomes? Yes. Higher speeds reduce the time a driver has to react and increase the force of impact, which can make rollovers and post-crash fires more likely.
