[02-18-2026] Riverside County, CA – Semi-Truck Overturns Due to High Winds on I-10 in Desert Center, Three Injured

A semi-truck overturned due to high winds, leaving two adults and a minor with injuries in Desert Center, Riverside County, early Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at around 3:20 a.m. on the westbound Interstate 10.

Authorities stated that a 2015 Freightliner, traveling about 55 mph in the No. 2 lane, was hit by a sudden gust of wind. The wind pushed the truck out of its lane, causing it to overturn onto a metal guardrail.

A 50-year-old woman was ejected from the truck and sustained severe injuries, while a 14-year-old boy reported leg pain. All three occupants were transported to Desert Region Medical Center in Palm Springs for treatment.

The incident remains under investigation.

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