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RIVERSIDE, Riverside County, Calif., Nov. 14, 2026 — Four vehicles collided on eastbound State Route 91 near Arlington Avenue on Friday morning, November 13. An ambulance was requested, but the extent of the injuries has not been confirmed so far.
The California Highway Patrol's traffic log describes a silver or gray vehicle, a black pickup truck, and two other vehicles involved in the initial collision just before 10 a.m. near the SR-91 off-ramp west of Arlington Avenue. A short time later, the agency's incident type was updated to reflect a possible injury, and medical crews were sent to the scene.
Dispatch notes indicate a gray Toyota Tacoma was among the vehicles involved, with two children inside, and that an ambulance was requested after a passenger reportedly felt unwell. Three additional vehicles were also reported involved in the crash, which blocked multiple lanes on the right shoulder.
Lanes were partially blocked for roughly two and a half hours while crews worked the scene, with the California Highway Patrol reporting the roadway's HOV and number one lane closed before traffic was clear by late morning. A tow truck was called to the scene, and the roadway reopened once the vehicles were removed.
The California Highway Patrol has not released further information on the cause of the crash or on any citations. The incident remains under investigation.
We are hoping for the best for everyone involved and their families.
More on Crashes in Riverside, CA
The multi-vehicle crash was reported at State Route 91 and Arlington Avenue in Riverside. Local crash statistics, the steps for getting a police report, and nearby trauma centers are on our local crash guide for Riverside, CA.
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