May 18, 2026 4:43 PM

Semi Tractor-Trailer attempted U-turn on Highway 138 led to a Crash Monday Night

PHELAN, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Semi tractor-trailer was trying to make a U-turn on Highway 138 Monday night, crossing directly in front of a pickup truck.

The crash occurred at approximately 9:19pm on September 29, 2025. The location was just east of Interstate 15 on Highway 138.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a white Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck crashed into the side of semi-trailer. The Semi driver attempted the illegal U-turn with the pick-up truck couldn’t stop.

The impact left the Chevy lodged into the side of the trailer and caused major front-end damage to the truck.

The whole highway was blocked until rescues workers arrived on scene.

Only minor injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

The incident will be under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, Inland Office. CHP says additional information will be updated as it becomes available.

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