Coroner identifies victims in double-fatal car crash on eastbound I-10
Haley Meberg
UPDATE 7/29/25 10:17 AM- Riverside Sherriff’s Office has identified the two victims in the double-fatal crash that occurred the morning of Thursday, July 24.
It is reported by the RSO and CHP that the two victims were David Lynch, 68, and Kimberly Lynch, 65, who were traveling westbound on I-10 near the Cactus City rest stop before their car overturned.
The two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene and authorities began an investigation.
The cause of the incident has not been determined at this time.
UPDATE 7/24 4:40 PM- CHP reports all lanes have been reopened on I-10 Eastbound following Thursday morning double-fatal car crash.
CACTUS CITY, Calif. (KESQ)– CHP is investigating a double-fatal car crash that occurred on eastbound I-10 early Thursday morning.
California Highway Patrol reports that at approximately 9:58 a.m., a 2002 Ford pick-up truck was driving in the #2 lanes going eastbound on I-10 near the Cactus City Rest Area before overturning onto the right shoulder.
CHP reported that following the crash, the vehicle was engulfed in flames causing the two individuals inside the car to succumb to the injuries at the scene.
CHP has shared that #2 and #3 lanes on I-10 Eastbound are closed while officers investigate the crash.
At this time the cause of the incident is unknown. We have reached out to CHP for more information.
Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates.