Fatal Traffic Collision with Fire on Palmdale Road and Blanco Road

Summary: A severe traffic collision involving a semi-truck and a sedan occurred at the intersection of Palmdale Road and Blanco Road in San Bernardino County, California. Initial reports indicated a vehicle fire and multiple injuries. Emergency services, including multiple medic ambulances and engines, responded to the scene. Upon arrival, responders found heavy damage to the sedan and determined that the semi-truck driver was uninjured, while the sedan driver was deceased (DOA). Extrication was required for the deceased victim. No fire was present upon arrival, and additional resources such as air support were deemed unnecessary. The incident required coordination with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and involved the cancellation of some responding units as the situation was brought under control.