The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The hikers died Monday when they fell 500 feet in the Devil's Backbone trail area, authorities said.
The chain reaction crash led to a lengthy closure, officials said.
The chase began in L.A. before the motorcyclist fled south into Riverside County at speeds reaching 120 mph, officers said.
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department rushed to the scene of a two-story apartment building that caught fire Friday morning.
Fire officials say the firefighter suffered a medical emergency.
One hiker has been identified as a 19-year-old man from Seal Beach after a search that began late Monday morning around Devil's Backbone.
Despite lifesaving measures, the 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Nearby homes were evacuated as officials carried out the destruction of military projectiles and canisters.
The fatal crash was reported at Frederick Street and Alessandro Boulevard.
Michael Alex Dodd, 19, was booked Tuesday.
Law enforcement is advising the public to "refrain from traveling to or recreating in the Mt. Baldy area for the duration of the closure."
The crash was reported on the westbound side of the freeway, just east of Rubidoux Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Aerial crews attempted at least two rescues, but high winds prevented hoist operations. When a medic was lowered down, the hikers were dead.
Zackary Aaron Brodowski, 32, was charged with murder and attempted murder following the grisly discovery in Redlands.
The shooting was reported shortly after 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the 66000 block of Avenida Cadena, according to the Desert Hot Springs PD.
The crash cause remains under investigation by the Riverside Police Department.
Michael Ramos was shot Dec. 21, and his family made the final agonizing decision days later.
The case was reopened in August, and an arrest was made.
Floodwater has severely impacted Highway 2 and State Route 138.
"She was an innocent bystander just there to watch a movie when these teenagers started an argument with other kids" led to the shooting."
The California Highway Patrol reminds motorists to drive safely, soberly and obey the speed limit during Christmastime or face consequences.
CHP dispatch alerted drivers to closed freeway lanes on I-10, I-15 and SR-60, objects in the road and even a car fire on Christmas Eve.
The defendants are all members of the "radical, anti-government Turtle Island Liberation Front," federal prosecutors allege.
Michael Ramos was shot Sunday night at a house party in the 57000 block of Chipmunk Trail. He is not expected to survive, authorities said.
If you are struggling or know someone who is, contact the National Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
The fire was reported over the weekend in the 800 block of Occidental Drive.
Firefighters rushed to Pedley Avenue on Monday, where smoke was seen erupting from a garage fire.
Police told Patch the officer is now recovering at home and the suspect was taken into custody.
The installments come in the wake of the deaths of two local high school students.
Police believe the two robberies at different businesses were carried out with a replica firearm by a 37-year-old transient of Banning.
Codi Jay Shelton was arrested earlier this week following a Banning Police Department investigation.
Just four days after a shooting victim succumbed to injuries sustained in October, a third suspect in the incident was arrested.
A gunshot was heard and a man was seen jumping on top of cars, according to witnesses.
Over 500 vehicles drove through the Banning DUI checkpoint this week.
This week, police say they have connected armed robberies at two different Banning businesses to one suspect.
The California Highway Patrol has received numerous calls about smoke in the Pine Valley area near Idyllwild.
Timothy Thomas, 4, was killed in 2010, and Emilio Salem Ghanem, 40, was killed in 2023, prosecutors said. Murder charges were filed Monday.
Deputies involved in the fatal shooting will be placed on paid administrative leave, according to the sheriff's department policy.
Walter Yonatan “Jonny” Aguirre Gonzalez is accused of sex crimes against two children, but investigators believe there may be more victims.