Ontario woman identified following fatal Whitewater I-10 crash

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) - A fatal crash involving a big rig and a passenger vehicle occurred early Thursday morning on Interstate 10 just west of Palm Springs in Cabazon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The collision happened at 12:06 a.m. on the eastbound side of the freeway near Haugan-Lehmann Way.

Authorities said a gray Volkswagen Jetta was struck by a big rig truck under circumstances still under investigation.

The driver of the Jetta, Dianna Bocanegra, 40, of Ontario was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

The crash prompted a SigAlert overnight, resulting in temporary lane closures. That alert was lifted, and traffic returned to normal in both directions.

CHP is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

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