Fatal Crash At 215 & 91 Fwys Wreaks Havoc On RivCo Commute

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — A fatal traffic collision occurred Tuesday on the northbound San Bernardino (215) Freeway at the Riverside (91) Freeway, authorities said. California Highway Patrol officers called for a SigAlert on the northbound 215 during the investigation and cleanup, slowing traffic in both directions for hours.

The identity of the person who died in the crash is not currently known.

The northbound 215 carpool, #1 and #2 lanes were expected to be closed until at least 10:30 a.m., a CHP spokesperson said.

Just after 8 a.m., a loose tire crossed from the southbound side of the 215 to the northbound side of the freeway coming to rest in the middle lanes. A white Ford crossover vehicle and silver Toyota Tacoma collided while avoiding the tire, according to the CHP.

Reports from the scene indicate the tire came from a green Chevrolet Suburban that was heading southbound on the 215 just north of West Blaine Street. That car came to rest in the center divider.

This report will be updated when more information is released.