Crime & Safety

At Least 1 Person Killed In I-15 Crash At Cajalco Road: SigAlert

The crash was reported on the southbound side of the freeway.

The crash scene Thursday afternoon in Corona.
The crash scene Thursday afternoon in Corona. (Caltrans TV)

CORONA, CA — A SigAlert was in effect Thursday afternoon on southbound Interstate 15 at Cajalco Road in Corona due to a fatal crash, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 12:41 p.m. at Cajalco Road. The SigAlert was issued just after 1 p.m. for the Cajalco Road offramp, which was completely closed.

At least one person died at the scene, and the coroner was expected to arrive at the crash site before 2 p.m.

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It's unclear how many vehicles were involved and how many other people were possibly injured. Caltrans camera footage shows a damaged white pickup truck.

According to the CHP, the Cajalco Road offramp will be closed for an unknown duration. The agency was investigating the crash cause.

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A sweeper was requested to clear debris "kicked up" onto the offramp, according to the CHP.

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