1 Airlifted after Big-Rig Accident on Interstate 10 [Desert Center, CA]

1 Airlifted after Big-Rig Accident on Interstate 10 [Desert Center, CA]

Two Semi-Trucks Collide near Ford Dry Lake

DESERT CENTER, CA (September 14, 2021) – Friday evening, one person was airlifted following a big-rig accident on Interstate 10.

The crash took place around 10:45 p.m., on Interstate 10 near Ford Dry Lake, as per the report. Officers arrived to the scene shortly after.

According to emergency responders, one person was critically injured and airlifted to a nearby hospital for further treatment. However, their identity has not been released.

In addition, the circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear. At this time, an active investigation is still underway.

There has been no further information provided to the public.

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