Tractor-Trailer Accident Causes Major Delays on Northbound I-15 in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) –A crash involving a tractor-trailer caused delays for northbound motorists on the 15 freeway in Hesperia.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the incident around 7:30 PM on August 8, 2024, on the NB I-15 between Joshua Street and Main Street.
The semi-truck, carrying dry parcels, veered off the freeway, causing the trailer to overturn in a drainage ditch. The cab of the truck was damaged but remained upright.
The truck driver was uninjured, and several Good Samaritans assisted in helping him out of the vehicle.
Firefighters reported about 65 gallons of fuel spilled from a damaged tank into the drainage ditch, which required a Hazmat team for cleanup efforts.
The crash blocked the northbound slow lane and right shoulder, leading to a significant backup that began before Ranchero Road and continued into the night.
Around 11:50 PM, Mariposa Road was also closed between Joshua and Main Streets to protect tow truck drivers and other personnel working at the scene.
The California Highway Patrol Victorville Station is investigating the cause of the accident.
