Freeway Incident
Incident Name: Freeway Incident
Date Reported: 8/29/2021
Time Reported: 1724 Hours
Incident Location: Eastbound 91 Freeway at Downtown Interchange, Riverside, CA 92501
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Hazardous Material
Incident Number: RIV #21-027455
Control Time: 8/29/2021 at 1952 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 3
Truck Companies: 2
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Firefighter(s): 21
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On Sunday August 29, 2021 at 5:24 p.m., The City of Riverside Fire Department, AMR and CHP responded to the Eastbound 91 Freeway at the Downtown Interchange for an overturned Semi-Truck Tanker carrying milk. The Tanker Truck was hauling approximately 7,000 gallons of milk. An unknown quantity spilled onto the freeway and into the storm drain. The Semi-Truck was the only vehicle involved in the incident. The Driver of the vehicle was treated on scene and released. The entire Eastbound 91 Freeway was shut-down for the duration of the incident.
The Haz-Mat Team along with Riverside County Environmental Health responded to the incident. CAL-OES was notified of the spill and unknown quantity into the storm drain. The Towing Company will be handling the clean-up of the Milk on the freeway.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Bruce Vanderhorst
Date / Time Posted: 8/29/2021 2010
Information Center: 951.237.6310
