Colton Fire Truck Hit By Car on Freeway
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 6/3/24 9:27 PM
LOCATION: Westbound 10 East of Rancho Ave
AREA/CITY: Colton
DETAILS:
- On June 3rd, 2024, at about 9:27 PM, Colton Fire was on the scene assisting with traffic control at a non-injury crash on the Westbound 10 Freeway, just East of Rancho Ave.
- While on the scene, the fire engine was struck by a vehicle.
- Luckily, no firefighters were injured in the crash, and the driver of the vehicle declined medical aid.
- The vehicle was towed away, and the firefighters were able to cut away metal and drive the fire truck back to the station for repair.
- All lanes were closed for about 30 minutes while crews cleared the vehicle and engine.
HANDLING AGENCIES: CHP San Bernardino/ Colton Fire