10-year-old boy, driver killed in Riverside County crash with fire engine responding to Cranston Fire - CBS Los Angeles

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Hemet, California
intersection of Domenigoni Parkway and State Street
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Hemet California in Hemet, California: A Cal Fire engine collided with a Mini Cooper in Hemet around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, killing the sedan’s driver and a 10‐year‐old passenger while injuring four others, including firefighters. The crash occurred at the intersection of Domenigoni Parkway and State Street as the fire engine was en route to a fire on Highway 74.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Arthur Fernandez Driver Fatal
Arthur Fernandez Jr Passenger Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Unnamed firefighter Unknown Injured
Arthur Fernandez Jr. Named in reporting

Original reporting

10-year-old boy, driver killed in Riverside County crash with fire engine responding to Cranston Fire - CBS Los Angeles

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