Phelan, CA (June 7, 2026) – A night hit-and-run collision involving three vehicles occurred along State Route 138 near Lone Pine Canyon Road in Phelan on Friday, June 5.
The roadway collision was reported around 8:28 p.m. Initial reports indicated an overturned vehicle was blocking eastbound lanes near the junction west of Lone Pine Canyon Road. Dispatch entries stated one vehicle came to rest on its roof following the chain-reaction crash.
Additional details showed a white Chevrolet Silverado had reportedly been towing another vehicle when the towed vehicle flipped over. Early information also referenced a head-on impact involving three vehicles. Eastbound traffic lanes were shut down for a period while emergency units worked to clear the roadway and tow crews removed the damaged vehicles.
Information about the people involved and the extent of their injuries was not immediately released following the accident. This is a developing story.
We are thinking of those hurt.
What Can Make Multi-Vehicle Highway Crashes More Dangerous?
Crashes involving several vehicles can quickly become more serious because drivers often have little time to react after the first impact. On highways and mountain routes, limited visibility around curves or changing traffic speeds may increase the risk of secondary contact between vehicles.
Overturned vehicles can create additional hazards by blocking travel lanes and forcing sudden stops. Towed vehicles may also behave unpredictably if equipment fails or if the vehicle begins to sway during travel. In some situations, debris scattered across the roadway can make it harder for approaching drivers to avoid danger.
Road closures are common after major highway collisions because crews must remove damaged vehicles, clear debris, and inspect the roadway before traffic can safely resume.
