Riverside County, CA (March 18, 2026) – A 27-year-old woman died Wednesday morning, March 18, in a head-on collision near Anza on State Route 371. Skylar Berry, from Palm Desert, was southbound in a 2006 Honda Insight when she veered—for unknown reasons—into the lane of a northbound 2016 Toyota Tacoma near Homestead Road. Both vehicles were driven onto the highway’s east shoulder, where the Toyota flipped onto its side. Emergency services responded right away. Berry was declared dead at the scene, while the Toyota driver—a 56-year-old man from Aguanga—and an 11-year-old passenger were airlifted to a nearby hospital. It is not confirmed what their present conditions are. Officials stated that alcohol or drugs do not seem to have played a role in the crash. SR-371 was shut down in both directions for several hours as crews examined the scene and cleared debris. The CHP’s Temecula Area Office is still investigating the incident, with additional details to be shared when available. Our thoughts are with the family of the person who died. Understanding Head-On Collisions on Two-Lane Highways. Head-on collisions rank among the most hazardous types of accidents, frequently causing serious injuries or deaths. On two-lane highways, factors like drifting across lanes, distraction, or sudden maneuvers can cause vehicles to unexpectedly enter oncoming traffic. Rollover risks rise when vehicles leave the roadway or collide at high speeds. Emergency responders must carefully secure the scene to avoid additional harm and safely remove occupants from overturned vehicles. Even without substances involved, head-on collisions can cause devastating effects because of the combined speeds of the two vehicles at impact.
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