WRIGHTWOOD, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> When winter weather hits, we want roadways be safely clear of snow and ice. But that process led to tragedy crash on Highway 2 with a black pickup truck, a white car, and snow plow truck. (Photo above is credit by Gayle Valenti)
The collision was reported about 7:44am Wednesday morning on January 3, 2024, near the intersection of Hwy 2 and Desert Front Road when Tyson Bell, 44-years-of age a resident of Wrightwood lost control of his vehicle, hitting black ice and collided into a Caltrans slow plow truck traveling towards the town of Wrightwood.
Driver inattention is being considered as a possible cause; the weather conditions were cloudy with light snow falling, but the roads were icy.
In the wake of the devastation, there are multiple ways to help the family ease the financial burden.
Meal Train is set up that allows families to provide food, as well as a button to make a donation to the family, and both would be greatly appreciated. Please clink on the link: mealtrain.com
Or there is a GoFundMe account setup for the family. Please clink on the link: GoFundMe
This incident is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, Victorville Office.
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