Woman and Man Dead after Multi-Vehicle Collision near Mile Marker 49

THOUSAND PALMS, CA (February 10, 2025) – Tuesday, a semi-truck crash on Interstate 10 killed Carolina Navarrete De Leal and Fabian Zamora.

California Highway Patrol responded to the scene shortly after 1:00 p.m., along the westbound lanes near mile marker 49. 

Based on the initial investigation, at least two big-rigs and a car collided on the freeway, shutting down all the lanes. 

First responders declared two of the involved drivers dead at the scene. Paramedics transported a third driver to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment of unspecified injuries.

The Riverside County Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased victims as 49-year-old Leal, of Coachella and 31-year-old Zamora, of Indio.

Thousand Palms Officials will provide more information about the fatal three-vehicle crash once it is available.

Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and families of Fabian Zamora, and Carolina Navarrete De Leal who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

Losing a loved one in a semi-truck accident due to someone’s recklessness leaves a lasting impact on those left behind. Let our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James help you during this trying time. We will fight by your side to achieve justice and maximum compensation. Call our office at 1-844-363-7713 to know more about how we can help you.