Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 215 Near Ramona Expressway Prompts Ambulance Response [Riverside County, CA]

Police Investigate Crash on Interstate 215 in Riverside County

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA (July 26, 2026)— A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 215 involving a white Tesla and two sport utility vehicles prompted an ambulance response Sunday night near the Ramona Expressway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at approximately 9:14 p.m. on the southbound side of Interstate 215.

Initial reports indicated that a white Tesla spun out after colliding with a silver SUV before crashing into the right-side concrete barrier. Witnesses later told CHP dispatchers that three vehicles were involved in the collision.

According to CHP dispatch logs, one witness reported that the Tesla was traveling at a high rate of speed before striking the wall.

Another caller reported seeing people involved in the crash outside their vehicles throwing alcoholic beverages over a retaining wall. Authorities have not confirmed those witness statements or announced whether impairment played a role in the collision.

A witness also reported seeing two people being carried away from one of the vehicles, although officials have not released information regarding the severity of any injuries.

The CHP upgraded the incident from a traffic collision with unknown injuries to one requiring an ambulance response. Personnel from CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded to assist at the scene.

All three vehicles sustained disabling damage and required towing. Authorities temporarily held traffic at Cajalco Road while emergency crews treated those involved, investigated the crash, and cleared the roadway.

Officials have not released the identities of those involved, confirmed the extent of injuries, or announced whether any arrests have been made.

The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the collision.

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