California

Two People Killed in Accident at I-40 in Barstow, CA

Published on: January 4, 2022

Date of Accident
December 22, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40, Barstow, CA, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-40 in Barstow, CA on December 22nd, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 1 a.m. A semi-truck reportedly drifted left over a dirt median while headed westbound on I-40. It then collided with a pickup truck before crashing into a guardrail and overturning. The impact caused the pickup truck to catch fire and the driver and passenger died at the scene. The driver and a passenger in the semi-truck were hospitalized with moderate injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Pickup Truck
Road/Highway
I-40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck drifted over a dirt median and collided with a Chevrolet Colorado before hitting guardrail and overturning

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