Driver Injured in Fiery Crash with Semi-Truck at Monterey Avenue and Varner Road in Thousand Palms
Thousand Palms, CA – April 15 – A driver was injured Wednesday morning following a collision involving a semi-truck at an intersection in Thousand Palms, according to the California Highway Patrol. Authorities reported that the crash occurred at approximately 8 a.m. near Monterey Avenue and Varner Road. Preliminary findings indicate that a semi-truck was attempting to make a right turn onto Monterey Avenue when it collided with a GMC SUV. The impact caused the big rig to catch fire. Emergency responders, including crews from the Riverside County Fire Department, arrived quickly and worked to extinguish the flames. Officials reported that the driver of the SUV sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment.
