Chain-Reaction Crash In Wildomar Leaves 1 Injured

A four-vehicle crash Friday afternoon near the Central Street-Baxter Road curve in Wildomar left one person with injuries, according to an official on scene.

The crash, which appeared to be a chain reaction, was reported shortly before 4 p.m. just west of the 15 Freeway in the eastbound lane of traffic on Central.

One person was transported with minor injuries, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department’s Ed Estacio, who serves as captain of Wildomar station #61.

The four vehicles involved were a black Dodge Caravan, black Ford Expedition, dark charcoal Ford Escape, and a silver Honda CRV.

American Medical Response, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and Cal Fire were all on scene.

Traffic was slow in the area due to the mishap.

“I saw a chain reaction -- the dust and the metals,” said a witness who identified herself only as a 36-year-old Wildomar resident with the first name Laura.

The witness said one of the vehicles was stopped to make a left turn and the driver of the vehicle behind it slammed on the brakes, causing a domino effect of crashes.

“This is a very busy intersection,” Laura said. “I travel this road everyday because I take my kids to school. I’m surprised there are not more accidents like this.”