Big Rig Crash Near 50th Avenue Closes Northbound SR 86 [Coachella, CA]

Police Investigate Crash Near 50th Avenue in Coachella

COACHELLA, CA (June 11, 2026)— All lanes of northbound State Route 86 reopened Thursday afternoon after a crash near 50th Avenue involving two big rig semi-trucks and another vehicle shut down lanes.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 4:00 a.m.

CHP said one northbound semi-truck rear-ended another semi-truck. A third vehicle then crashed into the trucks, causing one of the big rigs to catch fire.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and worked for several hours to clear the crash and reopen the roadway.

Authorities said no major injuries were reported.

The crash caused traffic delays in the area during the morning commute. CHP directed drivers to use alternate routes, including Tyler Street and 50th Avenue to Grapefruit Boulevard.

CHP later reopened all lanes around 2:00 p.m.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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