A preliminary investigation determined that Berry was driving a 2006 Honda Insight southbound on SR-371 when, for undetermined reasons, she drifted into the path of oncoming vehicles and collided head-on with a northbound 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Riverside County, CA – The woman who was killed in an accident that caused a vehicle to roll over near Anza in Riverside County on Wednesday morning has been identified.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau, Skylar Berry, 27, of Palm Desert, was killed in the incident that took place at around 7 a.m. March 11, on State Route 371 near Homestead Road.
A preliminary investigation determined that Berry was driving a 2006 Honda Insight southbound on SR-371 when, for undetermined reasons, she drifted into the path of oncoming vehicles and collided head-on with a northbound 2016 Toyota Tacoma.
The impact of the crash sent both vehicles onto the east shoulder of the highway, and the Toyota rolled onto its side.
California Highway Patrol officers and Cal Fire crews immediately responded to the site after receiving reports of the collision.
Paramedics pronounced Berry deceased at the scene. The driver of the Toyota, only identified as a 56-year-old man from Aguanga, and a passenger his vehicle, an 11-year-old boy, were both airlifted to a local hospital in unknown condition.
According to CHP, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs was not suspected to have played any role in the crash.
Both directions of SR- 371 were shut down for hours as investigators examined and cleared the scene.
The CHP’s Temecula Area Office is handling an ongoing investigation into the deadly collision.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Riverside County recently ranked 37th out of 58 counties for total fatal and injury victims (where 1st is the least safe).
A critical concern in the county is motorcycle safety; Riverside has previously ranked 6th worst in the state for motorcycle-involved injuries and fatalities. Alcohol also plays a significant role, with the county ranking 15th worst for “had been drinking” drivers aged 21–34. While 2024 and 2025 saw a gradual decline in overall fatalities – mirroring a statewide 6% drop – Riverside continues to struggle with distracted driving, ranking as the second-deadliest county in California for distracted driving fatalities in recent years.
Seek Legal Help from Pacific Attorney Group
Did you lose your loved one in this traffic collision? You may have the right to seek compensation for the wrongful death of your loved one. Visit our wrongful death lawyer page to learn about the legal options available for you.