Three-Vehicle Crash in Phelan Leaves Driver Trapped and Airlifted to Hospital
PHELAN, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A three-vehicle crash on the evening of September 18, 2026, resulted in a driver being trapped inside an overturned vehicle. Emergency services airlifted the injured driver to a local hospital.
The incident occurred around 7:44 p.m. on Wilson Ranch Road near Avenal Street. San Bernardino County Fire responded to the scene and reported that one of the vehicles was turned upside down, with a man in his mid-40s trapped inside. He sustained a head laceration and was experiencing significant bleeding.
Firefighters requested an airship to assist, and Mercy Air 2 responded, landing nearby and subsequently airlifting the injured man to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
Wilson Ranch Road was closed during the emergency response to ensure the safety of personnel on site. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.
This story is developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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