Through a preliminary investigation, authorities learned that a white Honda CRV was traveling northbound on the I-15 Freeway when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle swerved across the center median into the southbound side
Baker, CA – One person was injured in a two-vehicle collision caused by a driver who drifted across the center median on the 15 Freeway near Baker Wednesday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported at about 11 a.m. January 7, near the Halloran Springs Road exit.
Through a preliminary investigation, authorities learned that a white Honda CRV was traveling northbound on the I-15 Freeway when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle swerved across the center median into the southbound side.
The Honda then collided with a white pickup truck that was traveling southbound. Both vehicles were pushed off the side of the roadway, where the pickup overturned while the Honda burst into flames.
The California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Fire Department crews responded to the scene and aided the involved individuals.
One person was transported by medics to University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. The extent of the patient's injuries was not specified. It's unclear whether anyone else was hurt in the collision.
The California Highway Patrol is working to determine the exact cause of the collision.
In 2024, San Bernardino County recorded approximately 14,615 people injured or killed in vehicle collisions, a slight decline from previous years, but the county maintains a high fatality rate per capita compared to other Southern California counties. This rate of 17.22 deaths per 100,000 residents is more than double that of larger counties like Los Angeles and San Diego, suggesting that residents in less densely populated areas of the county face a greater individual risk on the road. While the overall per capita rate of crash victims has been on a modest downward trend since 2015, the data highlights specific areas of concern. For instance, despite a decrease in overall pedestrian injuries and fatalities in 2023 and 2024, the rate of cyclist victims has continued to increase, reaching a 10-year high. In recent years (2022-2024), cyclists and pedestrians accounted for 6% of all traffic collisions. In 2021 specifically, San Bernardino County was ranked high in California for several collision types, including total fatal and injury collisions, alcohol-involved incidents, and pedestrian-involved crashes. The county's geography, which includes major interstates like I-10, I-15, and I-215 that experience heavy congestion and extreme weather conditions, contributes to the challenging traffic safety landscape.
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