A traffic collision on Interstate 15 South in Barstow, CA, caused significant traffic disruptions today during the afternoon commute. The incident, which involved two vehicles—a Toyota RAV and a UHaul vehicle towing a car—occurred around 2:05 PM near the East Main Street off-ramp.
The collision impacted lane #2, leading to traffic flow adjustments as emergency response units arrived at the scene to manage the situation. As a result, drivers experienced delays and congestion in the area, with traffic backing up as responders worked to stabilize the scene.
A tow truck was called to assist the UHaul, which became disabled due to the incident. By 2:34 PM, the tow truck was en route, and it was estimated to arrive shortly thereafter. Emergency units focused on traffic control to ensure the safety of all motorists while managing the ongoing traffic incident.
As cleanup efforts continued, additional towing support was requested for the UHaul. Emergency responders worked diligently to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays and congestion in the area.
The situation is being monitored, and updates will be provided as they become available.