Bell Gardens Man Seriously Injured in Big Rig Crash on Interstate 10 [Desert Center, CA]

Police Investigate Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10 in Desert Center

DESERT CENTER, CA (May 22, 2026)— A 31-year-old man suffered major injuries Friday morning after two big rigs collided on Interstate 10 in Desert Center.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened shortly before 5:20 a.m. on eastbound I-10, east of Corn Springs Road.

CHP said a big rig driven by a 63-year-old man was traveling about 50 mph when another big rig, reportedly traveling at 55 mph, rear-ended it.

The impact caused the cab of the second big rig to separate from its frame.

Emergency responders identified the injured driver as a 31-year-old man from Bell Gardens. A medical helicopter flew him to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs with major injuries.

The other driver was not injured.

CHP said alcohol and drugs do not appear to have contributed to the crash. Investigators listed fatigue involving the injured driver as a possible factor.

Eastbound lanes of I-10 were temporarily closed for several hours while crews responded, investigated the scene, and cleared the wreckage.

The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the collision.

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