![[10-12-2025] Driver Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Collides with Freightliner on State Route 138 in Pinon Hills](https://ak1.to//WsPVB.webp)
A driver was critically injured after a black Toyota Tacoma collided with a Freightliner tractor-trailer in Pinon Hills, San Bernardino County, on Sunday morning, October 12, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 5:24 a.m. on State Route 138 near Wintergreen Road.
The incident was detected via an iPhone traffic collision alert. San Bernardino County Fire personnel found the driver trapped inside the pickup truck and requested an airship to land at the scene. The driver was extricated and airlifted by Reach 13 helicopter to an out-of-area trauma center.
The semi-truck, marked with “KLB & Sons” and hauling approximately 27,000 pounds of produce, came to rest off the shoulder with front-end and side damage. The pickup sustained major front-end damage. CHP indicated that the collision appeared to be head-on or near head-on.
The official cause of the crash remains under investigation by the CHP Victorville Station.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
