According to the California Highway Patrol, the pileup was reported to authorities around 8:20 p.m., January 23, on State Route 138 near Mountain Road.
San Bernardino County, CA – One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Friday evening near an intersection in Pinon Hills.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the pileup was reported to authorities around 8:20 p.m., January 23, on State Route 138 near Mountain Road.
First responders found three vehicles involved in the crash just in front of Chevron gas station. The responders shut down SR-138 in both directions.
One person was killed in the accident.
Details about the total number of people involved and whether any other person was injured were not available.
The report also said a dog was killed in the crash.
All the vehicles were towed away for evidence.
CHP officers are investigating the accident.
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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