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YUCAIPA, San Bernardino County, Calif., Nov. 8, 2026 — Four vehicles collided on eastbound Interstate 10 near Live Oak Canyon Road on Saturday evening, November 7, according to the California Highway Patrol. At least one vehicle was reportedly traveling the wrong way when the crash happened.
The crash was reported east of the Live Oak Canyon Road exit, where a caller described a white Toyota Highlander facing the wrong direction in the number 3 and 4 lanes next to a gray Tesla stopped on the right shoulder. Dispatch notes indicate the wrong-way vehicle collided with another car before additional vehicles became involved, bringing the total to four.
The CHP initially logged the call as a crash with unknown injuries before updating it to a confirmed injury collision. A medical helicopter identified in dispatch records as Mercy Air was requested to the scene, with an estimated arrival around 6:52 p.m. San Bernardino County Fire crews also responded.
The slow lane and the number 1 lane were both blocked for a time as crews worked the scene, and a tow truck was requested to clear vehicles. Authorities said the onramp from Live Oak Canyon Road to eastbound I-10 was temporarily shut down as part of the response. All lanes had reopened by 6 p.m., with vehicles moved to the center divider and right shoulder.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. We hope those who were hurt recover quickly.
Intersection Crashes in California
This multi-vehicle crash happened at Interstate 10 and Live Oak Canyon Road in Yucaipa, CA. Our California intersections page covers intersection crashes across California.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are crashes involving several vehicles usually harder to sort out than two-car collisions?
Investigators have to establish the order in which each vehicle struck another, which can take longer when a vehicle was traveling against traffic or when cars come to rest away from the point of impact.
What typically triggers a chain-reaction crash on a freeway?
These pile-ups commonly start with one vehicle stopping suddenly, losing control, or entering traffic from the wrong direction, giving drivers behind little room to react before additional vehicles collide.
Is there anything a driver can do if traffic ahead suddenly backs up or a hazard appears?
Keeping a safe following distance and scanning several car lengths ahead gives drivers more time to brake or change lanes safely if something unexpected happens further up the road.
