Truck Driver Arrested in Fatal 10 Freeway Crash in Ontario
A 21-year-old truck driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a multi-vehicle collision on the 10 Freeway in Ontario that resulted in three fatalities and several injuries.
A 21-year-old truck driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a multi-vehicle collision on the 10 Freeway in Ontario that resulted in three fatalities and several injuries.
The incident occurred around 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, on the westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway near the 15 Freeway interchange. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the driver of a semi-truck failed to stop as traffic slowed, leading to a chain-reaction crash involving eight vehicles, including four semitrucks.
Three individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, and at least four others sustained injuries ranging from minor to major. The driver of the semi-truck, identified as a 21-year-old man from Yuba City, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. His name has not been released.
The collision caused significant traffic disruptions, with multiple lanes closed for several hours as authorities conducted their investigation and cleared the wreckage. The CHP continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and urges anyone with information to contact Officer C. Gonzalez at the CHP Rancho Cucamonga Area office.