![[04-10-2025] Two People Critically Injured in Head-On Collision on Highway 371 in Aguanga](https://ak1.to//qiZLv.webp)
Two motorists sustained critical injuries in a head-on collision on Highway 371 near Puckit Drive in Aguanga, Riverside County, on Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025.
According to the Riverside County Fire Department, at around 12:27 p.m., multiple engine crews were dispatched to the two-lane corridor just east of Puckit Drive near the Cahuilla Indian Reservation.
Emergency personnel arrived to find two vehicles heavily damaged in the center of the roadway. Firefighters performed a cut-and-rescue operation, freeing one driver within 20 minutes and the second shortly after 1:10 p.m.
Both drivers were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles. Each sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to Lake Riverside Airport, where they awaited separate medical airlifts to a regional trauma center.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
