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Crash On 10 Freeway In RivCo Leaves 2 Injured, Triggers Traffic Jam

One patient was transported to a local hospital by helicopter, fire officials said.

BLYTHE, CA — A collision involved two vehicles left two people injured and caused traffic to pile up on the 10 Freeway near Blythe.

The crash was reported shortly after 3 p.m. on the westbound 10 Freeway west of Blythe Airport, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

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One person was taken to a hospital by ground ambulance. The second patient was transported by helicopter, fire officials said.

The conditions of both patients was not known.

No additional information was immediately available.

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