Five Injured as Two Vehicles Catch Fire in Collision on Highway 138 in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Five people were injured following a fiery traffic collision Friday night on Highway 138 in the City of Hesperia.
It happened at about 9:00 pm, on November 1, 2024, at the sharp curve, approximately 1-2 miles from the I-15 freeway.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and reported that two vehicles were fully engulfed with fire and multiple people were down in the roadway.
Firefighters confirmed there were five people critically injured and requested five ground ambulances. A medical helicopter was initially requested, however, the request was later canceled.
The accident prompted the closure of Highway 138 in both directions until the vehicles could be removed from the roadway.
The official cause of the accident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. Additional information will be updated as it becomes available.
