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A driver on the Ortega Highway, just west of Grand Avenue in Temecula, made an illegal U-turn and was struck, causing the vehicle to overturn early Wednesday morning, April 29, 2026.
California Highway Patrol officials said the crash serves as a reminder of the dangers of illegal U-turns. Drivers are advised to yield, signal, check multiple times, and only turn where it is legal and safe.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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