Deadly I-10 Accident Near Jefferson
One person is confirmed dead and three others have major injuries after an accident involving two big rigs and five cars in Interstate 10,
The California Highway Patrol confirms all eastbound lanes of the freeway are shut down at the Monroe Street exit. creating a major back up.
The accident happened shortly before 8 a.m., and traffic is being diverted to Indio Boulevard.
The five people injured have been transported via helicopter to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.
A hazardous materials team is on the scene cleaning up the fuel spill associated with the crash.
We have a team on the scene of the accident. Refresh this page for updates as they come in.
