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SAN BERNARDINO, San Bernardino County, Calif., Oct. 30, 2026 — A crash involving a car and an SUV blocked traffic on Thursday afternoon, October 29, at East Lynwood Drive and Sterling Avenue in San Bernardino. The California Highway Patrol said at least one person was hurt.
The collision was reported shortly after 4 p.m. between a gray Lexus and a silver Jeep at the East Lynwood Drive and Sterling Avenue intersection. The crash was initially logged as a collision with unknown injuries before the CHP updated it to confirm at least one person needed medical attention.
Fire crews were sent to the scene as vehicles blocked the roadway. The extent of the reported injury has not been released. It is not known how many people were in each vehicle at the time of the crash.
No information on the cause of the collision has been released. The CHP has not said whether speed or impairment played a role, and that question remains open as the agency continues to review the crash.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are most common in car accidents?
Crashes involving two vehicles commonly cause whiplash, head injuries, broken bones, and cuts from broken glass or debris. Severity depends on speed, the angle of impact, and whether occupants were belted in.
What are the most common causes of car accidents?
Distracted driving, failure to yield, following too closely, and misjudging another driver's speed or path at intersections are frequent causes. Investigators typically review signal timing, point of impact, and driver statements to determine what happened.
How does speed affect crash severity?
Higher speeds give drivers less time to react and increase the force of impact, which raises the chance of serious injury. Even modest reductions in speed at intersections can lower the risk of a severe collision.
Why is distracted driving dangerous?
Taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds, such as to check a phone, means traveling a significant distance without seeing hazards ahead. That delay in reaction time is a common factor in intersection crashes.
