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RIVERSIDE, Riverside County, Calif., Nov. 14, 2026 — A chain-reaction crash on southbound I-215 near University Avenue left a person trapped under a vehicle early Friday morning, November 13, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic log.
The series of collisions began just before 12:30 a.m. in the area of southbound I-215 north of University Avenue. A caller reported standing in the roadway after being hit by a semi-truck, and dispatch logs indicate a delivery truck then struck a sedan that was stopped in the roadway as a hazard from an earlier collision. A separate car was also reported facing the wrong way in a center lane nearby.
Responders found a person pinned underneath a vehicle and reported the individual was still alive. An ambulance was requested for the injury, and medical crews transported at least one person from the scene to Riverside Community Hospital. The delivery semi involved was described as still drivable, and the log notes no reported injuries connected to that truck.
CHP units closed all lanes on southbound I-215 for a period overnight while crews worked the scene, then reopened the freeway by about 1:35 a.m., according to the log. Tow trucks were called to clear multiple vehicles. The police have not released the number of people hurt beyond the one confirmed transport, and the cause of the initial collision remains under investigation.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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This pedestrian crash happened at I-215 and University Avenue in Riverside, CA. Our Riverside crash data and police report guide brings together police report details, local crash data, and trauma care information in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pedestrians at greater risk on freeways at night?
Reduced visibility and higher traffic speeds after dark can make it harder for drivers to see a person in the roadway, which is one reason freeway shoulders and travel lanes are especially dangerous places to stand or walk.
What should someone do immediately after being struck by a vehicle?
If possible, they should move to a safe location away from traffic, call 911, and avoid moving an injured area of the body until paramedics arrive and can assess the injury.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk generally have the right of way, but on freeways and highways without crosswalks, drivers are expected to use caution whenever anyone is in or near the roadway.
What can drivers do if they see someone in the road ahead?
Slowing down early, using hazard lights to warn other traffic, and changing lanes when safe can help drivers avoid a collision with someone on foot.
