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Esther Elizalde Dead, One Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash on Warren Road in Hemet
Hemet, CA – August 25, 2025 – A three-vehicle crash in Hemet left one woman dead and another person hospitalized on Monday evening. The collision occurred around 6:03 p.m. in the 28000 block of Warren Road near Poplar Street, according to the Hemet Police Department. Investigators said a northbound Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck drifted into the southbound lanes, sideswiping a Chevrolet Cruze. The impact caused the Cruze to slide sideways into the northbound lanes, where it was struck on the passenger side by a Toyota Tundra . Emergency responders found the Cruze’s driver, identified as Esther Elizalde, unresponsive at the scene. Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead. Another individual sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.