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SAN BERNARDINO, San Bernardino County, Calif., Sept. 27, 2026 — A crash between a car and an SUV blocked lanes on North State Street at Blake Street Saturday afternoon, September 26, and sent at least one person to a hospital, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision involved a blue Honda Civic and a white Chevrolet Trax, the CHP incident log shows. The crash was first reported around 12:26 p.m. and blocked travel lanes at the intersection, prompting a request for a tow truck a few minutes later.
American Medical Response paramedics transported at least one person from the scene, the CHP log indicates. San Bernardino Community Hospital later confirmed a patient had arrived but did not specify the person's condition, and it was not immediately clear how many people were hurt in total.
No further details on what led to the crash, or whether anyone faces citations, have been released. The CHP log does not list any additional injuries beyond the one transport, and the investigation into the cause remains open.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
How Misconceptions Impact the Outcome of Intersection Crashes
Many drivers assume that intersection crashes happen mostly because someone runs a red light or misses a stop sign. However, a large share of these collisions involve vehicles that both had a legal reason to be moving, such as one making a turn as the other continues straight through.
The bigger picture is also less about intersections specifically and more about how often multiple vehicles are involved when someone is badly hurt or killed. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 365 large-truck occupants were killed in multi-vehicle crashes involving large trucks in 2023. That figure is a reminder that when two or more vehicles collide, whether at an intersection or elsewhere, the consequences tend to be more serious than in a single-vehicle crash.
So while sight lines, turn signals, and traffic signals matter, the underlying risk in most intersection crashes comes from the simple fact that two vehicles are converging on the same space at the same time. Removing any single cause, like distraction or a missed signal, does not eliminate that basic exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right after a car accident?
Move to a safe spot if possible, check for injuries, and call 911. Exchange information with the other driver and, if you can do so safely, take photos of the vehicles and the scene before anything is moved.
Where do most car accidents happen?
Intersections and other points where vehicle paths cross account for a large share of crashes, since they involve turning, merging, or crossing traffic rather than vehicles simply traveling in the same direction.
What injuries are most common in this type of accident?
Neck and back strain, cuts from broken glass, and bruising from seatbelts or airbags are common in two-vehicle crashes. Some injuries, particularly to the neck or head, may not be obvious right away.
What to Do After a Car Accident in San Bernardino, CA
If you're involved in a crash in San Bernardino, stay calm and check yourself and any passengers for injuries before getting out of the vehicle if it's safe to do so. Call for help and wait for paramedics or police rather than trying to assess injuries yourself.
Even if you feel fine, it's worth getting checked by a medical provider in the hours after a crash, since adrenaline can mask pain from injuries that show up later. Keep a record of any treatment and follow up with your own doctor if symptoms develop over the following days.
