Deadly I-40 Crash Involving UPS Truck Shuts Down Lanes Near Needles
NEEDLES, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A fatal traffic collision involving two semi-trucks shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near the agricultural inspection station Sunday morning, tragically taking a life on Father’s Day, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at 10:48 a.m. on June 15, 2025, near the WB JEO (just east of) the Agricultural Station outside of Needles.
Initial CHP incident log entries indicated that two semi-trucks were involved, and one was reportedly hauling a UPS parcel trailer.
According to the log, both westbound lanes were completely blocked shortly after the crash, and a heavy-duty tow truck was requested to assist with clearing the vehicles.
At one point, traffic was being diverted and authorities set up a hard closure with two lanes diverted to the center divider.
Diesel was reported spilling from one of the trucks, prompting notification to Caltrans for hazmat response.
By 1:16 p.m., authorities confirmed that the number one lane had reopened to traffic.
A request for traffic control was requested, and confirmation of a fatality was made at the scene, CHP logs reported.
The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no further information about the deceased has been released.
