July 18, 2026 8:26 AM

Pursuit Suspect Crashes Head-On with CHP Vehicle and a Mini Van Monday Afternoon on I-15 in Victorville

VICTORVILLE, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A California Highway Patrol officer, an innocent driver, and a pursuit suspect were hospitalized after a violent head-on collision on northbound Interstate 15 Monday afternoon, authorities said. (Photo above is credit by Rob Gold)

According to preliminary information, the chase started in the Barstow area with two suspects inside a white sedan traveling southbound on I-15 around 2pm November 18, 2024.

The pursuit came to an end when the driver of the suspected white sedan slammed head-on into a CHP vehicle at the Palmdale Road onramp also striking a dark gray Honda Odyssey mini-van. The CHP Officer in the Ford Explorer was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. The male suspect was transported by ground ambulance with minor injuries. A female was taken by Reach Air Medical #43 to Loma Linda University Medical Center for a broken bone and other injuries. 

Authorities said the suspect will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon with more charges will be added up when the investigation is over. We are working closely with CHP to ensure all aspects of this incident are fully investigated.

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