Three-Vehicle Crash On Highway 18 In Apple Valley Temporarily Closes Eastbound Lanes
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A three-vehicle traffic crash on State Route 18 on Wednesday morning resulted in injuries and temporarily shut down eastbound lanes as emergency crews worked the scene.
The collision was reported at about 9:50 a.m. on April 22, 2026, near Tao Road in the Town of Apple Valley.
Firefighters from the Apple Valley Fire Protection District responded and located three vehicles involved in the crash in the eastbound lanes.
Authorities said the vehicles included a gray Toyota Camry with rear-end damage, a white SUV with front-end damage that went off the roadway, and a silver Chevy Traverse that sustained minor rear-end damage.
Due to the nature of the crash, firefighters requested two ambulances to respond to the scene. The number and extent of injuries were not immediately released.
Both eastbound lanes of Highway 18 were temporarily shut down as first responders worked to treat and transport the injured. The involved vehicles were later towed from the roadway, and the scene was cleared.
The investigation into the crash is being handled by the Apple Valley Police Department.
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