Crashes

Man hospitalized after car crash on Interstate 8 near Winterhaven

September 19, 2025 11:40 AM

Published September 19, 2025 11:35 AM

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA) - A vehicle crash on Interstate 8 near Winterhaven left one person injured Friday morning.

A vehicle rear ended a semi-truck from behind traveling on the westbound lane.

California Highway Patrol says the male driver of the vehicle sustained severe injuries, but weren't life-threatening and was transported to Onvida Health.

No other injuries were reported.

CHP says the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. Friday.

The westbound lane was closed for over an hour but it has since been reopened.

The case of the crash remains under investigation.

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