Victim Pronounced Dead after Auto Accident near Highway 2
PHELAN, CA (January 27, 2022) – Wednesday morning, one person was pronounced dead after a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 138.
The accident took place around 6:42 a.m., on January 19 near Highway 2. Dispatchers responded to the scene shortly after.
California Highway Patrol officers say the multi-vehicle crash involved a pickup-truck, a Mercedes sedan, and a tractor-trailer. However, further circumstances leading up remain unclear.
Reports indicate that first responders located one person trapped inside the pickup-truck. Despite life-saving attempts, medics later pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
A second collision happened less than 500 feet distant and within 10 minutes of the first. Although, the subsequent crash resulted in no serious casualties.
At this time, officers continue to investigate the crash, and urge those with information to contact the Victorville CHP at 760-241-1186.
The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.
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