The collision took place on I-10 East near Fairplex Drive shortly after 10:12 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026, when patrol units were first alerted to vehicles blocking lanes in the area.
La Verne, CA – At least one person was seriously injured late Monday night after a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 10 East, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The collision took place on I-10 East near Fairplex Drive shortly after 10:12 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026, when patrol units were first alerted to vehicles blocking lanes in the area.
According to CHP logs, eastbound vehicles were observed stopped and swerving to avoid stopped cars as debris littered all lanes. Multiple reports described a white sedan and other unidentified vehicles stalled in travel lanes, with at least one vehicle facing sideways, blocking two lanes of traffic prior to the impact.
The crash ultimately involved three vehicles, including a 2023 white Toyota BZ4X electric vehicle and two other passenger vehicles. Initial reports indicated that at least one person suffered serious injuries; details on additional injuries were not immediately available. There were no reports of arrests related to the collision.
CHP has not yet determined the exact cause of the crash. Early indications suggest vehicles may have been slowing or stopped in traffic when struck, but a formal cause is pending investigation.
CHP, fire crews, and emergency responders quickly arrived on scene after the initial calls, working to clear debris and treat those injured. Lane closures and staged areas were in place during the response as crews worked to secure the scene.
Traffic was significantly impacted on the eastbound I-10 during the response, with all lanes temporarily blocked and several stages of reopening noted by CHP dispatch. The road was gradually cleared over the course of the night, with full lane reopening confirmed after midnight.
The incident remains under investigation by the CHP as authorities continue to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the collision.
California Crash StatisticsÂ
California continues to see a high number of traffic fatalities and serious injuries on state highways. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), there were approximately 3,758 traffic deaths in 2024, and preliminary data indicate similar trends into 2025. Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that thousands of drivers and passengers suffer serious injuries annually on U.S. roadways. These state and national statistics underscore ongoing efforts by CHP and safety partners to reduce collisions through enforcement, education, and engineering improvements.
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