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YERMO, San Bernardino County, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 — A driver was hurt on Tuesday morning, October 20, in a hit-and-run crash on northbound I-15 near Yermo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported near Exit 194, east of Yermo, close to the Calico area. A vehicle had reportedly stopped along the road's shoulder before a semi-truck with a red cab and gray box trailer swerved into that lane. The vehicle that was initially stopped had apparently broken down and was sitting partly in the road, creating a hazard before the collision, the report indicates.
The CHP's call log shows the incident was initially logged as a hit-and-run with no injuries, then upgraded to a hit-and-run with injuries just before 9:15 a.m. An ambulance and a tow truck were both requested at the scene, according to dispatch records. It was not immediately clear how many people were hurt or the extent of their injuries.
The truck involved in the crash left the scene, and its driver had not been located as of the latest information released. The CHP has not said whether a suspect has since been identified. The investigation remains active, and no further details have been released.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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Move to a safe spot if possible, check for injuries, and call 911. Exchange information with other drivers if they remain at the scene, and take photos of vehicle positions and any damage before traffic conditions change things.
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