Deadly big rig horror as Target semi crosses into oncoming traffic on SoCal freeway - AOL

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Irwindale, California
210 Freeway, just west of Irwindale Avenue
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Irwindale California in Irwindale, California: A violent chain-reaction crash shut down the 210 Freeway in Irwindale on Saturday morning after a Target big rig traveling eastbound lost control, crossed the center median and slammed into oncoming westbound traffic, leaving one woman dead and more than 30 people injured. The semitruck jackknifed, punched through the median barrier, and struck a vehicle heading in the opposite direction, setting off a multi-car pileup. At least three vehicles were involved in the wreck. Emergency crews transported 10 people to nearby hospitals, including two in critical condition and eight with minor injuries, while another 22 people with minor injuries refused medical transport.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Target semitruck driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Deadly big rig horror as Target semi crosses into oncoming traffic on SoCal freeway - AOL

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