Big-Rig on I-10 Crash Left a Possible Fatality

COACHELLA, CA (November 17, 2021) – A big-rig crash on I-10 east of Dillon Road left one possible fatality Wednesday morning.

According to the CHP, the big-rig went off the freeway and continued along a field just south of the interstate and Vista Del Sur.

According to the preliminary investigation, the crash possibly resulted from a driver having a medical issue while on the road.

At this time, the CHP incident logs listed one fatality on the big-rig crash, however, it remains unconfirmed.

Coachella Officials are working to identify the circumstances surrounding the I-10 big-rig crash.


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