A 36-year-old driver was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Sanderson Avenue in San Jacinto on Wednesday morning, February 19, 2025.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to the multi-vehicle crash shortly after 6:45 a.m.
Upon arrival, deputies and paramedics found several drivers with injuries. Travis Maze, a 36-year-old resident of Hemet, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other drivers involved were transported to a local hospital with injuries described as moderate.
Preliminary investigations revealed that several vehicles were traveling northbound on Sanderson Avenue when a collision caused Maze’s vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic, where it was struck by another vehicle heading in the opposite direction.
Following the crash, Sanderson Avenue was temporarily closed between Cottonwood Avenue and Ramona Boulevard.
The San Jacinto Traffic Team is investigating the cause of the crash.
No additional information is available at this time.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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