Trucking News · California · October 26, 2026

Two People Die After a Minivan Crashes Into a Semi Parked on the 210 Freeway Shoulder in Rialto, CHP Says

Semi trucks moving on a California freeway at night past orange cones and flashing amber lights along the shoulder — Illustration for this story. Not a photo of a specific location.

A minivan crashed into a semi parked on the shoulder of the 210 Freeway in Rialto, California, early Sunday, and two people in the minivan died, the California Highway Patrol told The Press-Enterprise.

What CHP said

The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, on the eastbound 210 Freeway, west of Riverside Avenue.

"There was a semi pulled over on the right shoulder," CHP Dispatcher Charlene Vasquez said. A minivan headed east crashed into it, she said.

Two people in the minivan died at the scene.

No further information was available, according to CHP. The names of the people who died have not been released, and CHP has not announced a cause.

Staying visible on the shoulder

The shoulder is meant for emergencies, and a truck stopped there at night can be hard to judge from a distance. When a stop cannot wait for an exit or a rest area, truck drivers can help other motorists see them:

Turn on hazard lights right away.
Set out warning triangles as federal rules require.
Pull as far from the travel lanes as safely possible.
Get to a safe spot while waiting for help, if the location allows.

Big Rig Daily's semi truck breakdown checklist covers these steps in detail, and the truck stop and weigh station map can help find a safer place to stop before you need one.

The truck laws by state guide covers move over rules and other state laws for truckers.

Big Rig Daily will update this story if CHP releases more information.