Major Truck Crash Disrupts Traffic in Fontana

18-Wheeler Collides with Multiple Parked Vehicles in Fontana, CA, Causing Traffic Disruption

📍 Fontana, CA

📅 Published: January 16, 2025 at 03:32 AM

🔄 Updated: January 16, 2025 at 06:00 AM

Map showing the location of the accident in Fontana, CA
Fontana, January 16, 2025 -

A serious traffic incident occurred early today in Fontana, CA, when an 18-wheeler collided with multiple parked vehicles on Calabash Avenue. The accident was reported at approximately 2:38 AM, involving the large truck striking at least three parked cars, with one vehicle becoming pinned beneath the trailer.

Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, ensuring public safety and assessing the situation. By 2:50 AM, it was confirmed that one vehicle was trapped under the trailer of the truck, complicating the recovery efforts.

Multiple towing services were called to assist in clearing the wreckage, with tow trucks arriving shortly after the incident. The recovery operation involved lifting the trailer off the pinned vehicle and removing the damaged cars from the roadway.

As of 3:43 AM, the scene was still being managed, and traffic disruptions were expected to continue as the recovery efforts progressed. The status of any injuries resulting from the collision remains unknown at this time.

Drivers in the area are advised to avoid Calabash Avenue until the scene is fully cleared, as lane closures and traffic delays are anticipated throughout the morning. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, particularly when operating large vehicles in residential areas.

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