Barstow, CA – On the early morning of Friday, August 1, 2025, a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 North near Outlet Center Drive resulted in at least one fatality, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 1:46 AM near the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 at the Outlet Center Drive off-ramp.
Emergency services were alerted through an iPhone crash notification, and the Barstow Fire Department was immediately contacted for response. CHP units arrived shortly after and confirmed that the collision was blocking the slow lane.
Northbound lanes were stopped entirely by approximately 2:11 AM, and shortly after, southbound lanes were temporarily halted to allow a medical airship to land.
Authorities confirmed a fatality at 2:51 AM. The deceased party was pronounced dead at the scene by a responding physician.
Further details regarding the victim’s identity have not been publicly released. This is an ongoing investigation.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
