Anza, CA (March 13, 2026) – A woman died, and two others suffered injuries after a head-on crash on Wednesday morning, March 11, on State Route 371 near Homestead Road in Riverside County.
The accident happened around 7:05 a.m. south of Homestead Road near Anza. According to the California Highway Patrol, a 27-year-old woman drove a 2006 Honda Insight southbound when her car crossed into the northbound lane.
The Honda entered the path of a 2016 Toyota Tacoma driven by a 56-year-old man. The vehicles collided head-on before both traveled onto the east dirt shoulder. The Toyota overturned onto its left side after the impact.
Emergency crews from CHP and CAL FIRE arrived shortly after the crash and began assisting those involved. Authorities pronounced the Honda driver dead at the scene.
Responders airlifted the Toyota driver and his 11-year-old passenger to a hospital for treatment. Officials have not released details about their conditions.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who lost her life.
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