Brutal 2-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10 near Haugen Lehmann Way Kills 3 [Whitewater, CA]

3 Dead in Whitewater Auto Accident on Interstate 10 near Haugen Lehmann Way

WHITEWATER, CA (May 15, 2023) – Sunday morning, a brutal 2-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Haugen Lehmann Way killed 3 people.

The incident occurred at 7:27 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Haugen Lehmann Way,

According to reports, a 31-year-old Indio man drove a 2022 Tesla Model 3 east on Interstate 10, west of Haugen Lehmann in the No. 3 lane.

Meanwhile, a 39-year-old man driving a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban traveled in the same direction in the No. 2 lane. However, the two vehicles crashed, causing the SUV to lose control and struck the center divider, and overturn.

As a result, six occupants were ejected, and partially ejecting another.

Meanwhile, officers noted that some of the SUV occupants failed to wear their seat belts at the time of the crash.

More Details on the Whitewater Crash

As a result, three occupants of the Suburban, ages 10, 12, and 31, all died at the scene.

Then, four other occupants of the SUV sustained major injuries, including a 3-year-old girl, a 7-year-old girl, an 11-year-old girl, and a 15-year-old boy.

Meanwhile, the driver sustained moderate injuries and a 41-year-old front passenger sustained minor injuries.

Also, the Tesla driver suffered no injuries in the crash.

Moreover, an air ambulance transported two of the injured victims to a trauma center for treatment of major injuries.

Then, the incident led to the closure of Interstate 10 eastbound at Main Street until 3 p.m.

Also, the left two lanes were reopened. By 3:30 p.m., all lanes have reopened.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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We want to send our sincere sympathies to the bereaved family and friends of the victims.

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Dealing with Loss after Brutal 2-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10 near Haugen Lehmann Way

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