Two Injured in Crash on Westbound Interstate 10 Near Rest Area [Whitewater, CA]

Police Investigate  Crash on Westbound Interstate 10 Near Rest Area in Whitewater

WHITEWATER, CA (June 30, 2026)— Two people were injured Tuesday afternoon after a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 10 near the Whitewater Rest Area.

According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the crash was reported at about 3:20 p.m.

The California Highway Patrol said an 80-year-old Ontario man was driving a Ford Explorer westbound on I-10 at an unknown speed when the vehicle crashed into the center divider.

The Ford Explorer came to rest blocking the No. 3 and No. 4 lanes.

Authorities said the driver sustained minor injuries, while another occupant suffered moderate injuries. Emergency responders transported both people to a hospital for treatment.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash. CHP officials said alcohol and drugs did not appear to be factors.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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