LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — One person was killed, and another was airlifted after two semi-trucks overturned and burst into flames early Friday morning on Highway 247.
The crash was reported at 12:58 a.m. on February 27, 2026, between Fern Road and Wilderness Road, according to a California Highway Patrol incident log.
According to the CHP incident logs, dispatch reported one semi overturned with the cab engulfed in flames. A later update indicated two semis were overturned and burning, with cement pouring from one of the trucks. No hazardous materials were seen at the scene.
San Bernardino County Fire personnel responded to the scene and pronounced one person deceased. At approximately 1:11 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department was advised to respond and begin a coroner’s investigation.
The surviving victim was transported from the scene by a Mercy Air helicopter to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Their condition has not been released.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
The crash remains under investigation by the Victorville CHP station. This is a developing story; updates will be provided as additional information is received.
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