PHELAN, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A trailer mishap on Highway 138 lead into a closure Monday morning over spilled rocks.
The incident happened around 5:30am November 9, 2026 on Hwy 138 between Lone Pine Canyon Road and the 15 Freeway.
From the looks of the incident the semi transfer dump truck lost a part of his trailer. There are locks that were not on and the removable box fell off and spilled a load of rocks across the highway.
California Highway Patrol issued a Sig-Alert for the clean-up. Lanes in both directions were closed for over three hours.
CHP says, drivers and trucking companies face heavy fines, vehicle impoundments, DOT/police investigations, and strict liability for any resulting crashes or property damage and cleanup fees.
Luck, no vehicles collide with the box.
This incident will be under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, Inland Office.
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