San Bernardino, CA (June 9, 2026) – A collision involving a white pickup truck and a blue Chevrolet Trax was reported on June 8 along northbound Interstate 15 near the Cajon Scales in San Bernardino County.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the vehicles were in the right lane of I-15 northbound at about 4:13 p.m. Initial information indicated that the Chevrolet Trax came to rest, partially blocking a traffic lane. Reports later showed that the other vehicle continued traveling north after the contact.
Records indicate a 54-year-old person complained of pain and requested medical assistance. A tow truck was also requested to remove the disabled vehicle from the highway.
The identities of those involved have not yet been released.
CHP is still working to determine the circumstances of the hit-and-run and identify all parties involved.
We hope the person hurt in the roadway incident makes a full and speedy recovery.
Why Injury Reports Can Change After a Highway Crash
In some highway crashes, initial reports may indicate that no one was hurt, only for injury information to emerge later. This can happen because adrenaline and stress sometimes mask pain immediately after a collision. As time passes, drivers and passengers may begin noticing symptoms that were not obvious at first.
Medical evaluations can also reveal injuries that are not visible at the roadside. Neck pain, back discomfort, and other physical complaints may develop after the vehicles have already come to a stop and information has been provided to dispatchers. Because of this, early reports are often considered preliminary and may be updated as more facts become available. Highway crashes can involve rapidly changing circumstances, especially when vehicles block lanes or one driver leaves before all information is gathered.