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October 31, 2007

Sig Alert, I-15, Mountain Pass 6:44 a.m.

A tractor trailer overturned and spilled 200 gallons of oil on the 15 Freeway, resulting in a Sig Alert.
The driver lost control while heading north on the 15 at Kingston Road, about 20 miles west of the Nevada state line. The semi overturned, blocking all lanes, the California Highway Patrol said.
Officers issued a Sig Alert, diverting traffic off the freeway at Cima Road, toward Morning Star Mine Road, Ivanpah Road and then Nipton Road, back to the 15. The duration of the closure was not known.

Traffic collision, Highway 138, Cajon Pass 4:47 a.m.

A driver in a 2000 Chevy Silverado swerved to avoid a vehicle and struck the side of the mountain on Highway 138 near the northbound 15 Freeway. The driver was not injured.

October 30, 2007

Traffic collision, Highway 138, Cajon Pass 10:46 a.m.

A head-on collision occurred on Highway 138 just west of the 15 Freeway. All lanes were blocked just before 11 a.m. The highway was cleared at 11:33 a.m.

Traffic collision, Highway 259, San Bernardino 10:42 a.m.

The CHP received a report of a green Honda that struck the center divider and overturned several times on the southbound Highway 259 south of Highland Avenue, trapping an occupant inside the vehicle. An ambulance came to the scene of the crash.

Area overview - slow traffic in Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Mira Loma, Corona 7:24 a.m.

Traffic is backed up on the westbound 210 at Archibald Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga, the westbound 10 at Euclid Avenue in Upland, the northbound 15 Freeway at Limonite Avenue in Mira Loma and the westbound Highway 91 at Main Street in Corona.

October 29, 2007

Overturned vehicle, Highway 57, San Dimas 1:28 p.m.

A Nissan 200 SX overturned on the southbound Highway 57 at the southbound Highway 71 interchange, trapping a person inside the vehicle. An ambulance responded to the crash.

Vehicle over the side, I-10, Yucaipa 5:45 a.m.

A truck driver reported seeing a vehicle drive off the eastbound 10 Freeway at the Live Oak Canyon Road off-ramp and fall into a creek area. An ambulance came to the scene of the crash.

October 26, 2007

Traffic advisory, I-215, Colton 7:07 a.m.

The 215 Freeway was closed at La Cadena Drive due to a fallen power line near the Grand Terrace border. The freeway was reopened about 8:30 a.m.

October 25, 2007

Traffic collision, Highway 38, Sugar Loaf 7:12 a.m.

A two-car crash occurred on Highway 38 at Bernhardt Lane. The California Highway Patrol received a report of a woman who was injured.

October 24, 2007

Traffic collision, I-15, Baker 6:33 a.m.

A crash involving two big rigs and a truck is blocking two lanes on the northbound 15 Freeway at Halloran Springs Road near Baker. Debris is scattered in the fast lane.

October 23, 2007

Update on I-215 closure, San Bernardino, 9:40 a.m.

The CHP said the northbound 215 at University in San Bernardino was being reopened. Meanwhile, Highway 79 from the 10 Freeway to Hemet is closed due to high winds and closures on Highway 18 in the mountains remain in effect.

Update on lane closures, I-210, Fontana 9:31 a.m.

The 210 Freeway through Fontana was reopened at 9:31 a.m. in both directions, according to the CHP.

Freeway closure, I-215, San Bernardino 5:46 a.m.

The north- and southbound 215 are closed between University Parkway and the 15 Freeway for an unknown duration due to fire activity.

October 22, 2007

Overturned tractor trailer, I-15, Glen Avon 1:47 p.m.

A tractor trailer overturned on the right shoulder on the northbound 15 Freeway north of Highway 60.

Overturned big rig, I-215, Devore 12:56 p.m.

A tractor trailer overturned into the center divider on the northbound 215 south of Devore Road.

Road closures - San Bernardino Mountains, Ontario

Due to wildfires, Highway 18 from 48th Street to Big Bear Dam in Green Valley Lake and Highway 330 at Highland Avenue in Highland are closed except for emergency vehicles. Deer Lodge Park and Edge Cliff at Grass Valley are evacuated. Another pair of brush fires in south Ontario have prompted the closure of north and southbound Van Buren Boulevard from Jurupa to Limonite Avenue.

October 17, 2007

Traffic collision, I-10, Ontario, 4:33 p.m.

A multi-car crash was blocking the No. 4 lane of the westbound I-10 west of Fourth Street.

Area overview - Heavy traffic and congestion in Montclair, Ontario, Corona and Riverside

Caltrans reports heavy traffic on the eastbound I-10 starting on Central Ave. in Montclair to about Millikan Ave. in Ontario. Patches of slowing are being reported starting on the eastbound 91 Freeway at Serfas Club Drive in Corona into Riverside to about Main Street.

Traffic collision, I-15, Mira Loma, 3:40 p.m.

A white Toyota sedan has rolled off the southbound I-15, north of Limonite Ave. Firefighters had responded.

Traffic hazard, 60 Freeway, Ontario, 3:31 p.m.

CHP offcials conducted a traffic break to remove a large pieve of metal that had fallen onto the westbound lanes of the 60 Freeway south of Grove Ave.

Traffic hazard, Highway 395, Victorville, 3:31 p.m.

Three barrels fell of the back of a truck and onto the roadway on the northbound Highway 395 in a remote area. The barrels were sitting in two lanes.

Traffic collision, San Sevaine Way, Mira Loma, 1:30 p.m.

CHP are reporting a fatality following a crash on San Sevaine Way at Eitwanda Ave. in Mira Loma. By 3 p.m., officials were still at the scene investigating.

Traffic collision, I-10, Rialto 9:45 a.m.

A three-car crash blocked three of the four lanes on the eastbound 10 Freeway east of Riverside Avenue and resulted in injuries, the California Highway Patrol said.

Area overview - backups in Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Corona 7:56 a.m.

Traffic is moving slowly on the eastbound Highway 60 at Milliken Avenue, the southbound 15 Freeway at Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga and the eastbound Highway 91 at Central and Jackson Street in Corona.

Vehicle over the side, Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, 7:01 a.m.

Firefighters are at the scene of a vehicle that drove down the side of Sand Canyon Road east of 5th Street, trapping occupants inside the vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said. At 7:37 a.m., firefighters estimated the road would be blocked about 30 minutes while they rescued the victims.

October 16, 2007

Area overview - Heavy traffic in Corona, San Bernaridno and Devore

Caltrans is reporting there is still heavy traffic on the 91 east in Corona to Grand Ave. and on the 91 west from Grand Ave. to to Arlington Ave. On the I-15 north near the Lytle Bridge, there is congestion until just past Glen Helen Drive. in Devore. On the 215 Freeway, there is slowing in the area of Orange Show Road.

Traffic collision, 60 Freeway, Chino, 2:22 p.m.

An unmarked Chino Police Department vehicle has collided with a big rig on the eastbound 60 Freeway at Central Ave.

Traffic collision, 60 Freeway, Moreno Valley, 2:06 p.m.,

CHP is reporting a crash in the carpool lane on the eastbound 60 Freeway at Day Street between two cars creating more traffic.

Traffic collision, 60 Freeway, Moreno Valley, 1:53 p.m.

Carpool lane on the eastbound 60 is blocked by a vehicle that collided with the center divider.

Traffic collision, 60 Freeway, Chino, 1:44 p.m.

Vehicles are being removed from the westbbound 60 Freeway east of Monte Vista. A big rig and a car collided and the vehicle reportedly flipped over.

Rollover crash, Highway 18, Arrowhead Springs 7:49 a.m.

A motorist crashed on Highway 18 at Upper Waterman Canyon Road, causing the vehicle to roll onto its side. The CHP received reports of an occupant of the vehicle becoming trapped.

Traffic advisory, Highway 71, Chino Hills 5:26 a.m.

One of the two southbound lanes of Highway 71 is expected to be closed until about 8:30 a.m. following a crash involving a tractor trailer and a cow. The semi driver jackknifed on Highway 71 this morning while trying to avoid a cow and a bull that were on the highway. The crash killed the cow, and sent the bull running down the road. The crash occurred on the southbound Highway 71 about two miles north of Highway 91 in an unincorporated area between Chino hills and the Prado Dam at 4:01 a.m. Officers said traffic was backed up well into Chino. Update: Lanes were reopened at 9 a.m.

Traffic collision, Highway 57, Diamond Bar 5:57 a.m.

A crash between a Ford Explorer and a motorcycle occurred on the southbound Highway 57 north of Highway 60. The motorcyclist suffered injuries. Both vehicles were moved to the right shoulder, but the crash caused some traffic congestion in the area.

October 15, 2007

Area overview - Traffic beginning to slow in Riverside and Ontario

Caltrans is reporting patches of slowing starting at Serfas Club Drive in Corona and on-and-off heading toward McKinley Ave. in Riverside on the eastbound 91. A cluster of slow traffic is being reported on the westbound 91 in the area of 14th Street in Riverside. There is also slowing on the eastbound 60 in the area of Haven and Archibald avenues.

Traffic collision, Highway 138, Victorville, 3:23 p.m.,

A two vehicle crash on Highway 138 at Desert View Road is blocking some lanes, say CHP officials.

Traffic collision, Bain Street, Mira Loma, 3:27 p.m.

CHP is reporting a fatality following a crash between several vehicles and a telelphone pole. Few details are immediately available.

Area overview - Congestion in Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Norco, Riverside 7:43 a.m.

Caltrans is reporting slow traffic on the westbound 210 at Cherry and Day Creek Boulevard, the westbound 10 Freeway at Fourth Street in Ontario, the southbound 15 Freeway at Jurupa Street in Ontario, the northbound 15 at Second Street in Norco, the westbound Highway 91 at Main Street in Corona and the eastbound 91 at Adams.

I-5 closures, Santa Clarita

The northbound 5 Freeway was reopened at 1 a.m. and southbound lanes were reopened at 3 a.m., according to the CHP. The following transition roads remain closed:
- The southbound 15 Freeway to the northbound 14.
- The southbound 5 to the northbound 14
- The southbound 5 truck bypass road at the 14

October 12, 2007

Traffic collision, I-15, Victorville 1:57 p.m.

Two vehicles collided on the northbound 15 Freeway at the Mojave Drive off-ramp. One of the vehicles partially blocked the off-ramp and another was along the center divider, the CHP said. Officers said one of the vehicles rolled over. An ambulance responded to the collision.

Traffic collision, I-15, Fontana 12:07 p.m.

A collision between a Dodge Ram and a tractor trailer occurred on the southbound 15 Freeway north of Summit Avenue. Both vehicles moved to the right shoulder. An ambulance responded to the crash.

Oil spill, I-15, Hesperia 10:41 a.m.

CHP officers received a report of a large oil spill in a lane on the northbound 15 Freeway just south of Highway 395. The spill is causing motorists to slide on the roadway.

Traffic hazard, Highway 57, San Dimas 8:37 a.m.

The CHP received a report of five vehicles with flat tires stopped on the right shoulder of the southbound 57 at Via Verde. The vehicles struck an unknown object on the freeway.

Area overview - all highways clear 7:29 a.m.

The area's major highways - I-215, I-10, I-210, I-15 and Highways 60 and 91 - are flowing smoothly.

October 11, 2007

Traffic collision, Gilman Springs Road, Gilman Hot Springs, 5:14 p.m.

CHP officials have closed Gilman Springs Road at Highway 79 in the area of Gilman Hot Springs, west of Beaumont following a head-on collision in which one person was reportedly killed. Both sides of Gilman are blocked.

Heavy traffic, 91 Freeway, Riverside County, 4:25 p.m.

Caltrans is reporting heavy traffic between Serfas Club Drive in Corona and McKinley Ave. in Riverside on the eastbound 91.

Traffic collision, I-10, Rancho Cucamonga, 4 p.m.

A multi-car crash is blocking the No. 1 and 2 lanes on the westbound I-10 north of Haven Ave. Officers had breifly created a traffic break at Milliken Ave.

Area overview - Heavy traffic in Ontario and Corona

Caltrans is reporting heavy traffic on the westbound I-10 from Haven Ave. To Vineyard Ave. More heavy traffic is reported on the I-15 south from Ontario Ave. to the junction of the I-15 and 91 Freeway.

Traffic Collision, I-15, Cajon Pass, 3:46 p.m.

CHP reports that a vehicle has slammed into the center divider of the northbound I-15, north of Oak Hill Road.

Sig alert, I-15, Ontario 6:33 a.m.

A crash involving a motorcyclist brought traffic to a crawl on the 15 Freeway from Ontario to Fontana.
The rider crashed on the southbound 15 Freeway at Jurupa Street, blocking one lane. Firefighters and the Freeway Service Patrol arrived at the scene, blocking additional lanes. The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert at 6:49 a.m. and traffic backed up to at least the 210 Freeway. The crash was moved onto the right shoulder at 7:06 a.m. and the Sig Alert was canceled, but traffic was continued to move slowly.

Sig alert, I-210, Rancho Cucamonga 5:18 a.m.

A non-injury three-car crash occurred on the westbound 210 west of Archibald Avenue, blocking the fast lane. Two of the vehicles were quickly moved out of the lane. The third vehicle was moved to the shoulder by 5:53 a.m. The crash caused a slight backup in traffic. Update: The Sig alert was canceled t 5:59 a.m.

October 10, 2007

Traffic collision, I-10, Upland 8:07 a.m.

A four-car crash occurred on the westbound 10 Freeway east of Mountain Avenue, blocking the carpool lane and two other lanes. Lanes were reopened at 8:53 a.m.

Area overview - backups in Ontario, Riverside, Norco, Corona 8:07 a.m.

Heavy traffic is on the westbound 10 Freeway at Fourth Street, the eastbound Highway 91 at Arlington Avenue, the northbound 15 Freeway at Second Street in Norco and the westbound 91 at Main Street in Corona.

Sig alert, I-10, Fontana 5:25 a.m.

A Baldwin Park motorcycle police officer received minor injuries when he struck a tire on the 10 Freeway.
The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert in the 5:25 a.m. crash on the westbound 10 east of Cherry Avenue.
Officers received reports that the officer might have hit a tire in the roadway and that other motorists had also struck the tire. Paramedics took the officer to an area hospital for treatment. The freeway was completely reopened at 6:30 a.m.

October 9, 2007

Area overview - Heavy traffic in West Covina, Chino and Corona

Caltrans is reporting heavy traffic along on the westbound 10 in West Covina Near Azusa Ave. to about Baldwin Park Blvd. There is slowing on the eastbound 60 Freeway in Chino starting about Ramona Ave. to about Grove Ave. in Ontario. On the eastbound 91 Freeway there is slowing from Serfas Club Drive to McKinley Street in Corona.

Traffic collision, Highway 18, Rim Forest 2:13 p.m.

Paramedics are heading to a crash on Highway 18 near Rim Forest involving a Landrover and a Honda, which are partially blocking a lane, the CHP said.

Traffic hazard, I-15, Cajon Pass 2:08 p.m.

The CHP received a report of a 4-by-4 log blocking two lanes on the northbound 15 Freeway south of Oak Hill Road.

Traffic collision, Highway 60, Rubidoux 12:44 p.m.

A crash involving several vehicles is blocking lanes and one of the cars struck the center divider. An ambulance is responding to the crash.

Area overview - congestion in Chino Hills, Rancho Cucamonga, Norco and Corona 7:26 a.m.

Traffic is moving slowly on northbound Highway 71 at Euclid Avenue, the westbound 10 Freeway at Haven Avenue, the northbound 15 Freeway at Second Street and the west- and eastbound 91 through Corona, according to Caltrans.

October 8, 2007

Area overview - traffic increasing throughout the area

The I-10 west and eastbound through Montclair has reported patches of slowing. The southbound I-15 in south Ontario and northbound I-15 at Philadelphia Street near the Corona/Ontario border has slowing, according to Caltrans.

Area overview - Most highways clear, slowing in Corona

Caltrans reports that most highway are still moving smoothly though there are small area of heavy traffic including the around the southbound I-15 at Ontario in Corona to the interchange with the 91 Freeway.

Traffic hazard, I-10, Pomona, 3:44 p.m.

California Highway Patrol reports a big rig with locked brakes is blocking the right lanes of the westbound I-10 freeway transition to the 57 Freeway.

Sig Alert, I-210, Glendora 10:30 a.m.

A 210 Freeway off ramp just west of San Dimas was closed this morning after a tractor trailer leaked about 50 gallons of fuel onto the road. The California Highway Patrol and Caltrans came to the scene off the eastbound 210 at Lone Hills Avenue about 10:30 a.m. Officers issued a Sig Alert and shut down the off ramp. The closure was expected to last until at least 1:30 p.m.

Traffic collision, I-10, Colton 11:44 a.m.

A three-car crash occurred on the eastbound 10 Freeway, east of Rancho Avenue. The crash was blocking the slow lane. The CHP said one of the vehicles struck the guardrail.

Sig alert, I-10, Yucaipa 4:20 a.m.

A U-Haul truck fell on its side on the westbound 10 Freeway west of Yucaipa Boulevard, blocking two lanes. The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert, which lasted until 6:08 a.m. There were no reported injuries.

October 5, 2007

Traffic collision, I-210, Rancho Cucamonga 1:51 p.m.

A silver Lexus struck the guardrail and is blocking a lane on the westbound 210 east of Day Creek Boulevard. An ambulance is responding to the crash.

Sig Alert, I-15, Cajon Pass 12:30 p.m.

A Sig Alert was issued for the southbound 15 Freeway this afternoon because workers are removing the wreckage from the Cajon Pass plane crash. The fast lane of the 15 Freeway south of Oak Hill Road was closed at 12:30 p.m. It was expected to remain closed until about 2:30 p.m.

Sig Alert, I-15, Cajon Pass 6:37 a.m.

A private plane crashed in the center divider of the 15 Freeway near Oak Hill Road, causing traffic to slow through the area. The CHP reported traffic is slowing to about 10 mph just north of Oak Hill. UPDATE: The CHP is reporting that traffic is backed up about two miles on the southbound side to Joshua Street.

UPDATE: The Sig Alert was canceled at 11:41 a.m.

October 4, 2007

Traffic collision, I-215, Mead Valley, 9:30 p.m.

CHP reports a three vehicle crash on the northbound 215 south of Oleander Road is blocking all lanes of traffic. An ambulance is responding.

Area overview - Heavy traffic remains on 91 Freeway

Heavy traffic is still being reported on the eastbound 91 Freeway starting at Green River Road and continuing onto the southbound I-215 where the highways connect in Corona.

Traffic collision, Indiana Ave., Home Gardens, 5:21 p.m.,

A collision between a child on a bike and a vehicle has blocked lanes in Riverside County, on Indiana Ave. at Lincoln St. in an unicorporated area of Riverside County.

Sig Alert, Highway 38, Lake Williams 12:50 p.m.

An overturned vehicle blocked lanes in both directions on Highway 38 at Onyx Summit, south of Lake Williams, according to the CHP. Officers received reports of people trapped inside the vehicle. At 1:44 p.m., the CHP opened one lane. The road was completely reopened at 2:28 p.m.

Traffic collision, Live Oak Canyon Road, Calimesa 9:44 a.m.

The CHP reported a man in a truck crashed into a brick wall and overturned, throwing out an occupant of the car onto the road. The motorist suffered major injuries.

Jackknifed big rig, Highway 60, Diamond Bar 7:42 a.m.

A tractor trailer on the westbound 60 at the northbound Highway 57 jackknifed and is leaking fuel, the CHP reported.

Area overview - slow traffic in Chino Hills, Corona 7:14 a.m.

Traffic on the southbound 71 at Euclid Avenue is moving slowly and the westbound Highway 91 at McKinley Street in Chino Hills is congested with commuter traffic. All other area highways are clear.

Sig Alert, I-10, Ontario 6 a.m.

A Toyota slammed into the back of a tractor trailer and overturned on the eastbound 10 east of Vineyard Avenue, blocking the middle lanes. The crash slowed traffic and the CHP issued a Sig Alert, which lasted until 6:25 a.m.

October 3, 2007

Report of fire, I-210, San Bernardino 7:40 a.m.

The CHP received a report of a fire in the center divider of the eastbound 210 at Waterman Avenue.

Traffic hazard, Highway 60, Diamond Bar 6:34 a.m.

The CHP received a report of a camper shell in pieces on the westbound 60 near the northbound 57. The shell was blocking the carpool lane and two left lanes.

Area overview - highways mostly clear 7:24 a.m.

Major highways through the Inland Empire are flowing smoothly, except for the westbound Highway 91 at Main Street, which is heavy with commuter traffic.

October 2, 2007

Overturned vehicle, I-10, Colton 2:09 p.m.

A Toyota Scion flipped and landed on the right shoulder of the eastbound 10 Freeway at Pepper Avenue. The California Highway Patrol received reports that the driver lost control while swerving to avoid a chair in a lane.

Hazardous materials spill, I-210, Glendora 1:39 p.m.

A tractor trailer stopped on the right shoulder of the eastbound 210 Freeway near the northbound Highway 57 at Lone Hill Avenue and leaked about 50 gallons of diesel fuel, which spilled into a storm drain. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene.

Sig Alert, I-10, Redlands 11:48 a.m.

The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert after a Toyota truck crashed on the westbound 10 Freeway, blocking the two right lanes at Mountain View Avenue. Officers issued a Sig Alert at 12:10 p.m., saying the lanes would be blocked about 30 minutes.

Sig Alert, Highway 60, Glen Avon 7:55 a.m.

A driver spun out on the westbound Highway 60 this morning, prompting a Sig Alert. The vehicle stopped facing the wrong way on the 60 just east of Etiwanda Avenue around 7:30 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said. Two lanes were blocked. The CHP issued a Sig Alert at 7:55 a.m. A tow truck dragged the vehicle to the right shoulder about 8 a.m. and the Sig Alert was canceled at 8:14 a.m., the CHP said.

Traffic advisory, I-210, Redlands 5:19 a.m.

Pallets full of onions fell off a truck onto a transition road from the 210 to the 10 Freeway this morning, prompting a road closure. The onions spread across the transition from the eastbound 210 to the eastbound 10. The California Highway Patrol issued a traffic advisory at 5:19 a.m. The road was reopened at 6:09 a.m.

Area overview - slow traffic through Upland, Norco, Corona 7:31 a.m.

Heavy traffic is on the westbound 10 Freeway at San Antonio Avenue and the eastbound 10 at Benson, according to Caltrans. There's also some congestion on the southbound 15 Freeway at Limonite in Mira Loma, the northbound 15 at Fourth Street in Norco and the westbound Highway 91 at Main Street in Riverside.

October 1, 2007

Sig Alert, I-10, Claremont 12:20 p.m.

A motorist overturned a vehicle on the westbound 10 at Indian Hill Boulevard, blocking several lanes. The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert in the 12:20 p.m. crash. Witnesses reported the driver was bleeding and had crawled out of the car. The freeway was reopened at 1:19 p.m.

Road closure, Highway 18, Big Bear Lake 9:43 a.m.

A U.S. Forest Service truck containing eight firefighters plunged about 400 feet down the side of Highway 18, injuring all occupants of the vehicle. The highway - between Snow Valley Ski Resort and the Big Bear Dam - is expected to be closed until about 2 or 3 p.m. None of the injuries were expected to be life threatening.

Lane closure, I-15, Baker 10:33 a.m.

A car became engulfed in flames on the northbound 15 Freeway near Halloran Springs Road, forcing the closure of all lanes. The road was completely reopened at 11:59 a.m.

Area overview - Heavy traffic in Ontario, Corona 7:53 a.m.

Caltrans is reporting slow traffic on the westbound 10 at Fourth Street and the westbound 60 between Archibald and Euclid Avenue in Ontario. The westbound Highway 91 is also backed up at Grand Avenue, as well as the eastbound 91 at Jackson.

Traffic collision, Highway 60, Diamond Bar 6:41 a.m.

Several lanes are blocked on the westbound 60 east of Diamond Bar Boulevard after a crash. The CHP reported a pickup truck was involved in the crash and that it possibly rear-ended another car.