Driver Injured in Collision with Semi-Truck in Thousand Palms, Riverside County
A motorist was injured in a collision involving a semi-truck and a GMC SUV in Thousand Palms, Riverside County, on the morning of April 15, 2026. The incident occurred at the intersection of Monterey Avenue and Varner Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the semi-truck, traveling at an unconfirmed speed, made a right turn onto Monterey Avenue and collided with the SUV. The impact caused the semi-truck to catch fire, which was quickly extinguished by the Riverside County Fire Department. The driver of the SUV, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. The driver of the semi-truck was unharmed. The accident is currently under investigation.