[03-26-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – Two Drivers Killed After Multi-Vehicle Crash With Semi-Truck On Highway 395 In Victorville

Two people were killed in a collision involving a semi-truck and two SUVs on Highway 395 in Victorville on Wednesday afternoon, March 26, 2025.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred at approximately 5:28 p.m. north of Bear Valley Road.

A black SUV reportedly tried to pass a gray SUV when it crashed head-on with an oncoming semi-truck. The force of the impact caused the black SUV to collide with the gray one.

The drivers of both SUVs were declared dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been released. Victorville Fire Department personnel responded to the scene, and the driver of the semi-truck was evaluated but did not require immediate medical treatment.

As a result of the crash, Highway 395 was closed between La Mesa Road and Bear Valley Road while authorities investigated.

The Victorville Police Department is actively working to determine the cause of the crash.

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What To Do After A Truck Accident In Victorville, CA

After a truck accident, you can safeguard your right to compensation by following this comprehensive guide:

• Move to safety. Move your car to the shoulder and turn on your caution lights to warn other drivers. Follow the directions of emergency responders if moving cars is dangerous.
• Seek medical treatment and immediate assistance. Even if you believe you are okay, let the emergency personnel examine you because some injuries may not show up for several days. Medical records of visits, diagnoses, treatments, medications, and costs can aid an injury claim.
• Ask other drivers for information. Note the names of the parties, their phone numbers, vehicle plates, insurance companies, and policy numbers.
• Take pictures and videos of the scene if you can. Take as many pictures and movies as you can of your automobile, other cars, and surrounding objects like guardrails and skid marks.
• Take a picture of your wounds. One important way to record damages is to take pictures of your injuries or those of others.
• Obtain witness accounts. After an accident, many people offer assistance. To support your injury claim, get as much information from them as you can.
• Report the accident to your insurance company. Don’t make recorded statements or sign anything without legal counsel. Doing so could jeopardize your claim.
• Be careful with what you say. Be truthful when speaking with a police officer, but do not make any assumptions. Saying sorry could be misconstrued as an admission of fault.
• Keep a journal. You’ll be able to remember all of your feelings and thoughts during your recovery if you do this. For personal injury claims, keeping track of your progress following an accident is essential.
• Speak with Arash Law. Our California truck accident lawyers will level the playing field against trucking companies and insurance providers, ensuring you receive the full compensation you deserve.

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Truck Accidents Statistics

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reported a total of 4,764 deaths from accidents involving large trucks in 2022. Most victims were in passenger cars (66%). 17% were people in trucks, while 16% were pedestrians, bikers, or motorcyclists.

Also that year, accidents involving large trucks made up 11% of all deaths from motor vehicle accidents. Out of these, 73% happened in accidents with tractor-trailers, and 28% involved single-unit trucks. In some cases, a tractor-trailer and a single truck were involved in the same accident.

Almost half (49%) of these deadly events happened on major roads, not including interstates and freeways. About 35% occurred on interstates and freeways, while 16% took place on smaller roads.