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RIVERSIDE, Riverside County, Calif., Nov. 13, 2026 — A wrong-way crash involving three vehicles shut down westbound State Route 91 at 14th Street early Thursday morning, November 12, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision was reported shortly after 2 a.m. near the westbound 14th Street off-ramp, the CHP said. Dispatch logs described a white SUV that rolled onto its side after colliding with a big rig and a sedan. One caller told dispatchers a wrong-way driver was connected to the crash, though the CHP had not confirmed that account as of this report.
A driver was reported out of the big rig at the scene, and fluid leaking from the truck left debris in a slow lane. The California Highway Patrol requested a Sig-alert for roughly two hours and asked Caltrans to activate changeover message signs while crews worked to clear the scene. The carpool lane reportedly remained open during the closure. Riverside police were asked to assist by holding the on-ramp, and emergency vehicles were called to the scene.
The CHP said a hard closure was needed to clear all lanes at 14th Street so crews could bring in a street sweeper and other equipment.
The crash remains under investigation. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
Crash Reports and Road Safety in Riverside, CA
This fatal crash happened at State Route 91 and 14th Street in Riverside, CA. Anyone involved in a crash in Riverside usually needs a copy of the police report, and our Riverside, CA car accident information page explains how to request one and what the latest local crash figures show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are wrong-way crashes usually so severe? A wrong-way vehicle usually meets oncoming traffic head-on at highway speed, giving both drivers little time to react or slow down before impact.
What time of day do wrong-way crashes happen most? They cluster in the late night and early morning hours, frequently between midnight and dawn, when impaired or disoriented drivers are more likely to enter a freeway against traffic.
What are common injuries in multi-vehicle freeway crashes? They range from cuts and bruises to broken bones, head and neck injuries, and in serious cases life-threatening trauma, depending on speed and impact point.
