Fatal Crash Caught on Camera In Barstow, CA
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 7-14-25 9:07 PM
LOCATION: SB 15 Freeway, South of Hodge Rd.
AREA/CITY: Barstow
DETAILS:
- On July 14th, 2025, at about 9:07, CHP received a call of a vehicle stopped in the slow lane of the Southbound 15 Freeway, just South of Hodge Road in Barstow.
- A Good Samaritan had stopped and used a spotlight to illuminate the stalled car, hoping that the other vehicles would see it.
- Unfortunately, a semi-truck failed to notice the vehicle and crashed into it from behind, causing significant damage.
- CHP, County Fire, and Desert Ambulance arrived at the scene and attempted CPR on the driver of the sedan.
- The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
- The semi-truck driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
- The truck of the vehicle was crushed into the back seat due to the extreme force of the impact.
- No other information was provided at the scene.
HANDLING AGENCIES: CHP Barstow
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