Jamie Pierce dies in fatal Riverside County car crash
Fatal Riverside County car crash death of Jamie Pierce – Obituary
Jamie Pierce, 44, from Riverside, was tragically killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 10 west of Chiriaco Summit, authorities confirmed as they continued their investigation.
The crash happened at approximately 11:55 a.m. on Friday near the Cottonwood Springs Road and Box Canyon Road off-ramp on westbound Interstate 10. According to the California Highway Patrol, a white Dodge Ram pickup, traveling at an unconfirmed speed, was unable to stop and rear-ended the Volkswagen sedan driven by Pierce.
Following the initial impact, the pickup continued westbound, striking a Tesla and then colliding with a large commercial truck. Paramedics pronounced Pierce dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs with moderate to serious injuries. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the pickup driver. No additional injuries were reported.
The CHP confirmed that neither drugs nor alcohol played a role in the accident. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact Officer McFadden at 760-772-5300.
