BARSTOW: Triple Critical TC

Three critical patients were air lifted to trauma centers late Tuesday night after a Semi v Car traffic collision in Barstow. The accident occurred in the Northbound lanes of Interstate 15 around 11:20 PM. At least one victim had to be extricated from the sedan. According to the CHP CAD (00288), the driver of the sedan “hardly had a heart beat” The collision occurred near the Lennwood Road on ramp to the freeway. The sedan had heavy damage to the driver side and the big rig had front end damage. The northbound lanes of Interstate 15 were shut down for the rescue and then remained shut down so three air ambulances could land of the freeway. CHP Barstow is handling the investigation.