A preliminary investigation determined that a white Lexus RS series SUV crashed into the rear of a patrol vehicle in the southbound side of I-15. Details on what caused the accident were not immediately released
Devore, CA – One person was injured in a collision involving a California Highway Patrol vehicle near Devore on Friday night, according to the authorities.
The wreck took place shortly after 6 p.m. February 20, on Interstate 15, nearly one mile from the Glen Helen Parkway exit.
A preliminary investigation determined that a white Lexus RS series SUV crashed into the rear of a patrol vehicle in the southbound side of I-15. Details on what caused the accident were not immediately released.
According to CHP, one person was transported to a hospital by ground ambulance. The extent of the victim’s injuries was not specified in the report.
The identities of the involved parties were not immediately available.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
In 2023, San Bernardino County recorded 15,118 traffic collision victims killed or injured, ranking 32nd out of 58 California counties. Of these, 1,903 involved alcohol, 870 were motorcycle victims, and 651 were pedestrians. Speed‑related crashes numbered 3,107, and hit‑and‑run collisions totaled 1,059 statewide. Overall crash levels reflect significant traffic safety challenges on roads throughout the county. In 2022, total fatal and injury victims were 15,381 (13/58), with 1,920 alcohol‑involved crashes, 998 motorcycle victims, and 677 pedestrians killed or injured. Speed‑related collisions were 3,176, and hit‑and‑runs reached 1,107. These OTS figures show sustained high volumes of car‑accident victims in San Bernardino County, driven by alcohol, speed, and vulnerable road user involvement.
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