3-Vehicle Crash on Mountain View Road Kills 1, Injures 4 [Desert Hot Springs, CA]

Desert Hot Springs, CA (July 25, 2026) — A three-vehicle crash on Mountain View Road in the unincorporated community of Garnet near Desert Hot Springs claimed one life and left four others injured Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened around 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of Mountain View Road and Club House Drive, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Emergency crews arrived to find three vehicles involved, with two engulfed in flames.

Authorities pronounced one person dead at the scene. Three others suffered critical injuries, while another sustained moderate injuries. Firefighters extinguished the burning vehicles, and officials temporarily closed Mountain View Road to allow emergency response and cleanup efforts.

Investigators continue to examine the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the person who lost their life in this tragic crash. We also wish those injured a full and speedy recovery as authorities work to determine the cause of the collision.

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