Baker, CA – On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at approximately 12:49 pm, a tragic accident occurred on Interstate 15 northbound near the Afton Road exit. Authorities received a report indicating a possible road rage incident followed by a rollover crash, prompting an immediate response from the California Highway Patrol and the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
According to reports provided by rescue personnel on the scene, the involved vehicle, a truck believed to be a mid-2000s Chevrolet Silverado or a dark-colored GMC Sierra, overturned upon impact. Tragically, the occupant of the vehicle was ejected and died at the scene of the accident. The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
Meanwhile, the second occupant of the truck was urgently transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Their current condition is unknown.
Due to the severity of the accident and the need for a thorough investigation, authorities closed the northbound side of Interstate 15 for several hours.
While investigations into the exact causes of the accident are still ongoing, this tragic accident on Interstate 15 in Baker serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving. We urge all drivers to remain calm in tense road situations and to obey traffic laws at all times.
