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PERRIS, Riverside County, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 — A man was injured on Monday morning, November 9, in a three-vehicle crash on Cajalco Road west of Wood Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash, reported shortly before 8 a.m., involved a gray Ford Maverick, a white van and a gray Kia SUV. A caller to the agency reported the collision from the scene. One man was described as trapped and unable to get out of his vehicle, and he reportedly told responders he had a prior back condition. Medical aid was requested for him.
The crash blocked westbound lanes of Cajalco Road, and fire personnel notified the CHP that the lanes remained closed while crews worked the scene. The CHP log also noted a traffic hazard in the westbound lanes before the blockage was confirmed. Tow trucks were requested to clear the vehicles, with at least one towing company reporting it did not have trucks available to respond.
No further details on the man's condition or the cause of the crash had been released. The CHP continues to look into the circumstances.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
Intersection Safety in California
The crash was reported at Cajalco Road and Wood Road in Perris. For more on crashes at intersections across California, see our guide to California intersections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can drivers do to avoid multi-vehicle crashes like this one?
Keeping a safe following distance, staying alert near intersections and slowing down when lanes narrow or merge can help drivers react in time to avoid a chain-reaction collision.
What injuries are common in crashes involving multiple vehicles?
Occupants frequently suffer neck and back injuries, broken bones and cuts from impact or broken glass. People with pre-existing back or spine conditions, as in this crash, can face added complications getting free of a damaged vehicle.
What usually causes crashes like this?
Common causes include distracted driving, following too closely, failing to yield and misjudging the speed of merging traffic. Speed also plays a role in how severe the impact and resulting injuries turn out to be, since higher speeds give drivers less time to react and increase the force of a collision.
