Driver Dies in Wrong-Way Accident on 15 Freeway near Nipton Road [Mountain Pass, CA]

Driver Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on 15 Freeway in Mountain Pass

 
MOUNTAIN PASS, CA (October 20, 2022) — A driver died in a wrong-way accident on the 15 Freeway near Nipton Road on Tuesday.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly two-vehicle crash happened around 7:45 a.m. For unknown reasons, a driver in a Toyota Camry was heading northbound in the southbound lanes. The car subsequently struck a pickup truck head-on before damaging another vehicle.
 
Soon after, San Bernardino County Fire Personnel responded and requested a medical helicopter to airlift one of two people with injuries to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.
 
As for the wrong-way driver, the unidentified victim died at the scene despite life-saving efforts. The person’s name is unavailable.
 
The driver of the third car involved reported no injuries.
 
At this time, the leading cause of the accident requires further looking into. However, if anyone would like to help the California Highway Patrol Barstow office, please call the department.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of the victim.

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