August 20, 2026 7:53 AM

Driver of Car Falls Asleep, Crashes in the Back of Semi Tractor-Trailer in the Cajon Pass

CAJON PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> California Highway Patrol say the driver of a Toyota Camry fell asleep at the wheel, causing him to crash into the back of semi tractor-trailer Tuesday afternoon in the Cajon Pass.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to a crash about 3:29pm on February 25, 2025, on northbound Interstate 15 just after the Kenwood Avenue exit, according to CHP.

The driver of silver Toyota Camry sedan veered off of freeway and crashed into the back of a moving semi tractor-trailer. The male driver allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel.

Just minor injuries were reported.

We will update this story with more information when the CHP’s preliminary incident report is available. Additional details were limited at this time. This crash will be under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, Inland Office.

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