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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A fatal wrong-way collision occurred early Wednesday morning on Interstate 215 in Riverside, according to the California Highway Patrol.

At approximately 12:18 a.m. on January 14, 2026, CHP received reports of a silver Mitsubishi Galant traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-215 near Cactus Avenue. The vehicle continued traveling the wrong way through multiple lanes of traffic, with several near misses reported.

As the Mitsubishi passed Central Avenue, it was involved in a head-on collision with a silver Toyota Camry.

The driver of the Toyota Camry suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by fire personnel. The driver of the Mitsubishi, identified as a 20-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

CHP stated that alcohol and/or drugs are believed to be a factor in the crash. The collision remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the California Highway Patrol Accident Investigation Unit at (951) 324-7210.