Fatal Crash Near California-Arizona Border
NEEDLES, Calif. (March 15, 2024) — A semi-truck and a pickup truck collided on Highway 40 in Needles, just south of US Route 95 near the California-Arizona border.
The two-vehicle crash occurred on the Needles Freeway at around 9:20 a.m. on March 15th, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP officials reported the semi-truck T-boned the dark gray Nissan Titan pickup due to unknown circumstances.
At least one person died in the crash and a child was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital for further treatment, the report said.
Caltrans closed down the East Broadway Street off ramp due to the crash.
Tow trucks removed the semi-truck due to major front-end damage and the Nissan due to heavy damage.
Investigators are working to determine fault for the truck accident on Highway 40 in Needles.
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Incident: S0068
