URGENT UPDATE: A dramatic crash involving a semi-truck and a blue SUV early this morning has led to a full closure of the northbound I-15 freeway near Hesperia, California. The collision, reported at 2:32 a.m. on November 8, 2025, prompted significant delays as emergency services rushed to the scene.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the SUV collided with the rear of the semi-truck, overturned, and caught fire in the northbound lanes. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as multiple good Samaritans intervened, managing to pull one victim from the burning vehicle. Tragically, another individual remained trapped inside, suffering from severe injuries.
Reports indicate that at least one victim sustained severe second-degree burns and exhibited a dangerously elevated pulse. Authorities are investigating whether the occupants of the SUV were under the influence at the time of the accident, although this detail remains unconfirmed.
A Sig Alert was issued shortly after 3:10 a.m., leading to all lanes being blocked and traffic backed up for miles. The #4 lane reopened around 3:25 a.m., but the full roadway was not cleared until 4:08 a.m.. The Sig Alert was officially lifted by 5:04 a.m., but delays persisted as motorists navigated the aftermath of the fiery incident.
Images from the scene reveal the charred remains of the SUV being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck, highlighting the extent of the damage caused by the fire. As of now, further information regarding the conditions of the victims or any potential arrests has not been released. The CHP Inland Station is actively investigating the cause of this harrowing accident.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
