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Temecula Today
By the People, for the People
Woman Dies, Child Airlifted After Major Crash on SR-371 Near Anza
CHP investigating what caused the sedan to cross into oncoming traffic and collide head-on with a pickup truck.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:10am
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A 27-year-old woman was killed and two others were airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after a head-on collision on State Route 371 near Anza, California. The woman's sedan crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a pickup truck, causing both vehicles to go off the road.
Why it matters
Head-on and lane-departure crashes on rural, two-lane highways like SR-371 can be especially severe, and federal research shows these types of roads contribute heavily to fatal collisions. This incident highlights the need for safety improvements on dangerous stretches of highway.
The details
According to the California Highway Patrol, the woman was driving a 2006 Honda Insight southbound when, for unknown reasons, her vehicle crossed into the northbound lane and collided head-on with a 2016 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. Both vehicles went off the east dirt shoulder, and the Tacoma rolled onto its left side. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the pickup truck's 56-year-old driver and an 11-year-old passenger were airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
- The crash occurred on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2026.
The players
California Highway Patrol
The state law enforcement agency investigating the crash.
Cal Fire
The state fire department that responded to the incident.
What’s next
The Temecula Area CHP office is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash and will provide updates as they become available.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the dangers of rural, two-lane highways and the importance of implementing safety measures to prevent head-on and lane-departure crashes, which can have devastating consequences.
