Cajon Pass, CA: 1 Killed, 1 Hurt in Car Crash on 15 Freeway
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Cajon Pass Car Accident on 15 Freeway
Cajon Pass, California (May 31, 2019) – One person was killed and another sustained minor injury in a traffic collision that involves a semi-truck in Cajon Pass Thursday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision was reported at around 7:53 p.m. May 30 along the 15 Freeway.
A local news source indicated that a white Ford F-150 pickup truck hit the rear of a turquoise colored semi-truck on the highway. The initial report showed that the Ford crashed into the center divider for an unknown reason before the occurrence of the accident.
The pickup driver was trapped inside the vehicle following the crash. The victim was extracted from the wreckage by the San Bernardino County Fire Department officials along with the paramedics. The patient was eventually pronounced dead at the scene. The semi-truck motorist was rushed to Desert Valley Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The lanes No’s 1 and 2 of the highway to be closed down as police conducted the investigation.
The investigators handling the case are gathering more evidence to determine why the crash happened.
We pass our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. A sudden loss of a loved one is a disheartening event and a great set back.
Traffic collisions are triggered by many factors including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, failure to observe traffic signs, bad weather, and ignorance of traffic laws.
One or several of these factors may have contributed to this collision. It is, therefore, necessary for the victim’s family to seek the services of a wrongful death attorney for the best legal representation.
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Contact our friendly staff at 1-800-358-9617 for a free consultation and a request for a police report on the incident.
