Southern California Air Force base car crash-shooting leaves one dead

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
California
near March Air Reserve Base
Incident type
Shooting, Crash

Summary

Car Crash California Today in California: A military contractor with the American Forces Network was killed after being hit with an apparent gunshot wound following a car crash near March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County on Tuesday morning. The crash involved an SUV and a sedan and occurred outside the base. Both drivers were taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to the California Highway Patrol. Deputies were initially dispatched to investigate a reported assault with a deadly weapon, and it was later determined the subject had injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
American Forces Network Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Southern California Air Force base car crash-shooting leaves one dead

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