Gilman Springs Road Car Accident: On Monday, September 9, 2024, a devastating collision involving three vehicles claimed the lives of six individuals and left four others injured in unincorporated Riverside County, southeast of Moreno Valley. The crash, which occurred at the intersection of Gilman Springs Road and Bridge Street, was reported at 2:22 p.m., according to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, all three vehicles involved in the accident were engulfed in flames. Initially, officials reported that four people had died at the scene and four others were injured. Later, the death toll was updated to six fatalities. The four surviving victims suffered injuries ranging from minor to severe and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
In addition to the tragic loss of life, the collision sparked a brush fire that spread to about three acres before being contained. Authorities closed Gilman Springs Road between Bridge Street and Highway 79 for the duration of the investigation. Eastbound traffic on Gilman Springs was rerouted to the southbound bridge, while westbound traffic was diverted onto Highway 79. The cause of the crash is under investigation as the community mourns the loss of life in this heartbreaking incident.