Authorities reported that a vehicle traveling on the northbound side of the freeway lost control and crashed off the side of the roadway. The vehicle fell nearly 150 feet down an embankment
Mountain Pass, CA – Authorities are investigating a solo car accident that sent two people to a hospital in the Mountain Pass on Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck was reported on the 15 Freeway near the Baily Road exit at around 6:04 p.m. December 31.
Authorities reported that a vehicle traveling on the northbound side of the freeway lost control and crashed off the side of the roadway. The vehicle fell nearly 150 feet down an embankment.
The California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the scene. The two occupants of the car were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. There was no update on the condition of the injured parties.
No additional details were immediately released. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
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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