Fatal head-on collisions involving SUVs and trucks reported in Temecula and Abbotsford

Two separate fatal head-on collisions involving SUVs and large vehicles occurred in Temecula, California, and Abbotsford, British Columbia.

In Temecula, a collision between a big rig and an SUV took place on Highway 79 near Horizon View Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, one vehicle crossed into opposing traffic lanes before the impact. The SUV caught fire following the crash, and both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver sustained injuries but declined ambulance transportation. Investigators are continuing to look into the cause of the accident.

In Abbotsford, a dump truck and an SUV collided in the 30000-block of Marshall Road. The Abbotsford Police Department stated that early evidence suggests the westbound SUV crossed into the eastbound lane occupied by the dump truck. Both the driver and passenger of the SUV died at the scene. The dump truck driver sustained minor injuries. The Marshall Road closure was expected to last several hours as the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service assisted in the investigation.