A traffic collision was reported at about 2:10 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2026, on westbound Interstate 40 near Newberry in the Barstow area. The California Highway Patrol classified the incident as a collision requiring an ambulance response.
CHP dispatch information indicated that an ambulance was en route to the scene. The available dispatch does not specify the number or types of vehicles involved.
At about 2:58 p.m., CHP reported that the eastbound lane was blocked. The update identified the affected lane but did not provide information about additional lane closures or the duration of the blockage.
The dispatch information did not state whether anyone was injured, identify the vehicles involved or provide a cause for the collision. No further scene details were included in the available CHP updates.
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