Child Killed, Another Injured in Riverside Crash on 215 Freeway near Blaine Street,

Child Killed, Another Injured in Car Accident on 215 Freeway near Blaine Street in Riverside

Riverside, California (November 23, 2022) – A child was killed in a car crash, leaving another severely injured in Riverside overnight Tuesday.

The fatal crash happened just after midnight on the 215 Freeway near Blaine Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A Kia sedan reportedly collided with a box truck in unclear circumstances.

A child was pronounced dead at the accident scene.

Another child was seriously injured in the accident and was transported to a local pediatric trauma center.

An adult was hospitalized with moderate injuries.

Additional information about the accident was not provided.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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Drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and even pedestrians are reminded to use the road responsibly. Drivers are specifically reminded NEVER to drive while impaired. P. Mark Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group says, “There can never be any good reason for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.”

Shayani explains that impaired driving is not only about driving under the influence of alcohol. “Some over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications may cause impaired driving.” As a driver or rider, it is always good to read warning labels and follow directions of use about operating heavy machinery, which includes driving a car or riding a motorcycle.

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