Injuries Reported in Cajon Junction Auto Accident on Highway 138 and Interstate 15
CAJON JUNCTION, CA (January 18, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, two people suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 138 and Interstate 15.
The incident happened at 12:46 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 138, east of Interstate 15.
According to reports, the crash involved a black SUV that hit a pole. Eventually, it overturned, sustained major damage, and trapped one person underneath.
When responders arrived at the scene, they found the overturned vehicle and one person trapped underneath it.
At around 1:00 p.m., responders successfully extricated the trapped person with critical injuries.
Then, a ground ambulance transported the patient to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in an unknown condition.
Meanwhile, a second ambulance transported another occupant of the vehicle with minor injuries.
Moreover, the crash shut down all westbound lanes of Highway 138 for the rescue.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
When behind the wheel of a vehicle, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of yourself and others around you. Moreover, it is important to always drive within the posted speed limit. Also, slow down if you see traffic stalling ahead to avoid hitting other vehicles.
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