2 Dead In RivCo Collision Between Semi Truck, Multiple Vehicles

CATHEDRAL CITY, CA — Two people were killed on Thursday after a semi truck crashed into multiple vehicles on Interstate 10 in Cathedral City, authorities said.

A truck tractor-trailer combination vehicle was traveling westbound on I-10, east of Date Palm Drive, when, for reasons still under investigation, the truck veered into eastbound lanes around 6:40 a.m., California Highway Patrol Officer David Torres told Patch.

As the semi moved into the eastbound lanes, it crashed into multiple vehicles, Torres said, adding that the CHP is still investigating how many cars were involved.

Two people were killed during the incident, and several others were injured, Torres said. Their identities have not yet been released. The conditions of those who were injured were not immediately available.

All eastbound lanes were closed for nearly three hours, Torres said, adding that officers had all eastbound traffic use alternate routes. Two lanes reopened at 9:34 a.m.

Torres said the CHP is asking anyone with dash cam footage or information to contact Officer Ponce at the CHP office: 760-772-5300.