36-Year-Old Killed After Sedan Crashes Into Rear Of Bobtail Semi On Northbound I-15 Near Ranchero Road In Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A fatal traffic crash was reported on northbound Interstate 15 near Ranchero Road in Hesperia early Saturday morning after a sedan struck the rear of a semi-truck tractor without a trailer, according to California Highway Patrol incident logs.
The crash was reported at approximately 4:25 a.m. on June 20, 2026.
According to the CHP incident log, the crash involved a sedan and a white bobtail semi truck, a tractor operating without a trailer.
Initial reports indicated the sedan was speeding and struck the rear of the truck. Dispatch logs later noted the big rig was on the right shoulder.
The CHP log described a black sedan as being on its wheels following the crash and noted debris scattered in the right lane. According to the logs, witnesses reported the vehicle had been weaving across the roadway before the collision.
Additional callers advised dispatchers that more vehicles may have been involved. An iPhone crash detection alert was also received shortly after the initial reports.
CHP units responded to the scene and documented major damage to the sedan and damage to approximately 25 feet of Caltrans fencing.
CHP personnel requested an estimated arrival time for the coroner at approximately 6:08 a.m., indicating the crash was fatal.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division has identified the deceased as 36-year-old Michael A. Farace of Costa Mesa. According to coroner records, Farace was pronounced deceased at the scene, with the location of death listed as a dirt shoulder along Interstate 15.
The information in this article is based on CHP traffic incident logs. Additional details, including the circumstances leading up to the crash, were not immediately available.
This story will be updated as more information is released.
(Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with additional information.)
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