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DEVORE, San Bernardino County, Calif., Nov. 9, 2026 — One person died, and a driver was hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash on Saturday evening, November 7, on Cajon Boulevard near Rex Cole Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash, reported around 6:12 p.m., involved a semi-truck, a sedan, and a pickup truck. One sedan reportedly ended up wedged underneath the semi-truck. San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies arriving at the scene discussed applying a tourniquet to a person trapped in the wreckage.
Firefighters worked to free the occupant, and crews reported a fuel leak blocking lanes in the area, authorities said. Cajon Boulevard was shut down in both directions for a time while crews worked, with traffic later rerouted through access points off Devore Road. A hospital physician contacted the coroner's office after one person was confirmed dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for medical clearance.
The CHP had not released the identities of those involved as of Sunday. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the person who died.
Intersection Safety in California
The fatal crash was reported at Cajon Boulevard and Rex Cole Road in Devore. Readers following crash news in San Bernardino County can find more about intersections across the state on our guide to California intersections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do trucks need so much room to stop?
Fully loaded semi-trucks can weigh twenty times more than a passenger car, and that extra mass means they need a much longer distance to slow down or stop, especially at highway speeds.
What makes truck accidents more dangerous than car crashes?
The size and weight difference between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle means occupants of the smaller vehicle usually bear the brunt of the impact, which can lead to severe or fatal injuries even in crashes that a truck driver might walk away from.
What is an underride crash?
An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partially or fully beneath a truck's trailer, usually because the vehicle's safety structure cannot stop it from sliding under the higher trailer frame.
