2 Killed in Salton City Car Crash on Highway 86

2 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 86 in Imperial County

Imperial County, California (April 5, 2023) – Two people died in a multi-vehicle collision that happened near Salton City in Imperial County on Monday afternoon.

The accident happened at around 3:32 p.m. on Highway 86 near the Border Patrol checkpoint, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A car, a semi-truck and a third vehicle were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately established.

The car reportedly caught fire after the collision.

Both occupants of the car were killed in the accident.

The drivers of the semi-truck and the third vehicle were unhurt.

More details about the accident were not released.