1 Killed in Three-vehicle Crash on Highway 138 [Pinon Hills, CA]

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 138 in Pinon Hills

Pinon Hills, CA (January 24, 2026) — A devastating three-vehicle crash on Highway 138 near Mountain Road claimed at least one life and forced a full closure of the highway Friday night.

The collision occurred just before 8:30 p.m. near the Chevron gas station along the busy stretch of Highway 138.

Responding emergency crews arrived to find a chaotic scene: three heavily damaged vehicles, including a Toyota Camry with severe front-end damage, a black SUV with extensive impact to its front and sides, and a white sedan that had veered off the road.

The California Highway Patrol confirmed that at least one individual was pronounced dead at the scene.

Details regarding additional injuries and the number of individuals involved have not yet been disclosed.

Investigators from the Victorville CHP station are leading the ongoing investigation, working to determine the cause and sequence of the crash.

Authorities shut down both directions of Highway 138 for several hours to allow for a thorough scene investigation and cleanup operation.

The name of the deceased victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

This remains a developing story, and further updates will follow as more information becomes available.

Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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