Two Dead After Minivan Hits Semi-Truck on 210 Freeway in Rialto; Survivor Detained for Possible DUI

Two people were killed early Sunday, October 25, 2026, when a minivan crashed into the back of a semi-truck on the 210 Freeway in Rialto, according to ABC7 Los Angeles, which cited the California Highway Patrol.

What happened

The CHP said the crash happened shortly before 3 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near Riverside Avenue.

Casualties

Two passengers in the minivan died at the scene. Paramedics took the van's driver and one other passenger to a hospital. Their conditions were not known when ABC7 reported the story.

Investigation

Investigators said one of the survivors was taken into custody for possible DUI. This is an early investigative detail, and no charges were reported. The CHP had not released additional details, including the identities of the people involved and the full cause of the crash.

Traffic and safety

Crashes involving a vehicle that strikes the rear of a slower or stopped truck on a freeway are often severe. Drivers should expect CHP investigations to affect traffic in the area. We did not confirm lane-closure or reopening information from the sources reviewed.

Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC), October 25, 2026: 2 dead after minivan slams into semi-truck on 210 Freeway in Rialto. This story will be updated if the CHP releases more verified details.