Driver Injured in Collision with Semi-Truck in Thousand Palms, California
A motorist sustained moderate injuries following a collision with a semi-truck in Thousand Palms, Riverside County, California. The incident occurred on the morning of April 15, 2026, at the intersection of Monterey Avenue and Varner Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the semi-truck made a right turn onto Monterey Avenue and collided with a GMC SUV. The impact caused the semi-truck to catch fire, but the flames were quickly extinguished by the Riverside County Fire Department. The SUV driver was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, while the truck driver was unharmed. The collision is currently under investigation.