PALM DESERT, CA, (April 14, 2026) – A 62-year-old Yucca Valley man was killed and several others were injured Tuesday morning in a multi-vehicle crash in Thousand Palms, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Authorities identified the victim as George Mauricio. The crash occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. along Interstate 10 west of Washington Street.
Preliminary reports indicate that a semi-truck traveling eastbound veered left, crossed the center median, and entered westbound lanes, where it collided with a cement truck. The semi then became disabled and came to rest perpendicular across the freeway before being struck by a Jeep.
Mauricio, who was driving the cement truck, died at the scene from injuries sustained in the collision.
Six other individuals were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from major to precautionary, officials said.
The CHP continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
