Road Condition discussion (unofficial)

[daf]

Just a side note, the county is doing "pot hole" repair on lone pine causing delays so beware

[Ken]

Two big rigs result in one fatality

SCOTT AKANEWICH Staff Writer April 9, 2008 - 10:47AM
CAJON PASS — One motorist was killed in a Wednesday morning crash involving a pair of big rigs on Highway 138, just west of Interstate 15, officials reported.

The driver of a big rig attempted to make a right turn from I-15 onto Highway 138 at an unsafe speed when he hit another big rig according to California Highway Patrol Officer Dale Witham.

“The driver exiting southbound I-15 failed to negotiate a right-hand turn onto 138 due to an unsafe speed for the road conditions at the time,” he said.

Neither driver has been identified, however, the driver making the turn, 50, from Norwalk was found dead at the scene, officials said. The other driver, 54, from Beaumont was air-lifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, officials said.

Eastbound Highway 138 was closed at Highway 2 in Wrightwood for several hours. The CHP also asked Caltrans to close the I-15 off ramp to Highway 138.
http://epaper.vvdailypress.com/Default/Skins/DailyPress/Client.asp?Skin=DailyPress&Daily=VDP&AW=1207783028546&AppName=1

[Cherokee_Kid]

# Coroner Case # 700802976--On 04/09/08, at 9:44a.m, California Highway Patrol responded to a fatal traffic collision on State Route 138, west of Interstate 15. Tomas Cardenas, a 50 year old male resident of Chino, was driving a semi-truck southbound on Interstate 15 and exited the off ramp for State Route 138. When Cardenas failed to stop he was unable to negotiate the right turn, and was stuck by another semi-truck traveling eastbound on State Route 138. The San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the scene. Cardenas was pronounced dead at the scene. The Caliornia Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. [040908 1744 SY]

[Nolena]

Came through there a little while ago. It's still down to one lane.
The 15 was still closed at the 210, also.

[cinchy]

Husband on his way from work.  Is NB15 open??

[Wrightwood]

From where?

[cinchy]

Ontario

[Nolena]

FarasIno.

[cinchy]

[raddog]

Only the southbound 15 is closed.  He can come home using the 15 northbound.  They just reopened all lanes of the 138 also at the 15.

[cinchy]

Thank you 

[BostonBob]

Incident:    1079   Type:   Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding   Location:   4385 PHELAN RD   Zoom Map:   4473 6B   info as of:   4/10/2008 4:30:50 PM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
4:08PM   1039 DVT X 2
3:55PM   1039 COMM CNTR
3:55PM   4 VEH TC -VEHS 1125 AND UNABLE TO MOVE
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
4:11PM   CHP Unit On Scene
4:21PM   CHP Unit On Scene

[snowbaby06]

I've heard that the 15 southbound is stop and go. Does anyone know anything about this?

[Ken]

Incident:    1127   Type:   Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding    Location: SB I15 JNO SB I215  info as of:   4/12/2008 5:23:49 PM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
4:47PM   BILL AND WAGGS HAS ONE HD AND 2 FB S ON SCENE - WHICH TOW ARE WE CANCELLING - PER DISPATCH CANCEL HD- HD CANCELLED
4:28PM   1039 PSDSII RODRIGUEZ
4:27PM   1039 ENTAC - OFCR WEDUM
4:23PM   PER 151 4-5-6 LNS STILL BLK D
4:22PM   PER CT SUPV, 4, 5 LANES BLOCKED, 123 OPEN, 100 GAL TO CLEAN UP
4:18PM   S8 ADV 135 GALLONS OF SPILLAGE// NOTHING DOWN DRAINS// PLZ GET OES #
4:16PM   PER 151 UNK AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLED AT THIS TIME
3:55PM   1039 PSDSII RODRIGUEZ
3:55PM   1039 TO SRGT FONSECA FOR AN ON CALL MRE, ETA IS 45-1HR
3:48PM   1039 ENTAC - OFCR WEDUM
3:35PM   REQ 2 1185"S FB TO CD AND ONE TO RHS
3:28PM   152 REQ SIGALERT FOR 1 HR
3:25PM   151 REQ CT FOR SPILL SEE LINE 12
3:21PM   152 HD IS FOR A HEAVY DUTY 1185 TOW A GARBAGE TRK
3:18PM   1039 BILL AND WAGGS HD
3:17PM   REQ S8 FOR DISEAL SPILL
3:15PM   1ST ROLL OVER IN CD// 2ND TC W/ GARBAGE TRK AND SEMI AND SD ON RHS
3:14PM   152 ADV ALL LNS STOPPED
3:08PM   RP IN BLK LEXUS - STOPPED TO CHECK FOR INJUIRES-THERE ARE CHILDREN IN VEH - SAG D
3:00PM   1039 FIRE
3:00PM   PER RP, ONE PTY BLEEDING
2:58PM   MAR SEDAN ON IT S SIDE IN #1
2:57PM   VEH FLIPPED OVER NEAR CD

[RobertW]

4N11.2:

While out on Patrol yesterday we checked out the dirt road connecting Vincent Gap to the Fenner Camp at the top of Big Rock Canyon.  The USFS wanted us to open up the gates and make it accessible to the public if the road was in good condition.

Unfortunately...  Coming up from the bottom, the road was in  decent condition until we got close to the canyon that washed out Hwy 2.  We began seeing debris from those big yellow containers CalTrans uses to block areas and fills with water or sand.  We then came upon the remnants of an avalanche that had come down from Hwy 2 and blocked the road.  The avalanche was significant.  The road is impassible at that location and will require weeks of melt and/or some heavy equipment to clear the Ice and debris.  No doubt that damaged section of Hwy 2 has received even more damage.  (Thus the reason for them now wanting to build a bridge across that canyon.)

The road from the avalanche up to Vincent Gap was reported by hikers to also be in decent shape.

Until further notice the road connecting Vincent Gap down to Fenner Camp at the top of Big Rock Canyon is still closed.

Blue Ridge:

We also drove in to check the condition of the road across Blue Ridge.  We couldn't get much further than the turn off to the FAA Microwave towers as there is still a lot of snow and berms across the road in the shaded areas that are still unpassable by vehicle.  It appears it will also require weeks of melt and/or some heavy equipment to clear the snow from the north side and shady areas.

Until further notice Blue Ridge is still closed.

[Wrightwood]

Thanks for the update RobertW!

[Cherokee_Kid]

Husband just called to say he heard on the radio there is a big back-up on I15 near Cleghorn Rd. due to a fire or accident in the area. Use caution.

[PinonMesaJon]

Medium severity incident reported at 1:25 PM
Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding
LONE PINE CANYON RD at MORMON ROCK 
 
1:57 PM - 1039 HAYES - AT 15 AND DEVORE
1:55 PM - REQ ETA FOR 1185
1:49 PM - 1039 HAYES W/LINE 10
1:46 PM - CHP Unit Enroute
1:46 PM - FIRE 97 - VEH OFF RD - PER A81
1:39 PM - CHP Unit Assigned
1:29 PM - TOYT PU O/T, ON RS
1:29 PM - 1039 FIRE
 
Just passed this on our way home. Called it in as soon as we got home. The truck is about 25 feet down off the side of the road at the lower curves.

[PinonMesaJon]

Does anyone have any information on the accident on Lone Pine mentioned above?
It looked pretty bad..........

[Wrightwood]

Non injury

[Surfer_Dude]

There is a wounded deer at the bottom of LPC near the "S" turns.
HB wanted me to report this as a deer getting in the road is dangerous.  Be careful.

[Hillbillies]

Thanks for posting that.

I was down on the bottom S turns.  The deer was laying on the right shoulder of the road.  I think it was hit, but still alive.  It appeared that it's head was up.  It was still dark out. 

Does anyone know who I can call?

Thanks.

[Wildman]

County Animal Control (800) 472-5609

[Hillbillies]

County Animal Control (800) 472-5609

Thanks Wildman.  I already called that number.  They told me to call the local police department to get the closes Animal Control office. 

[Hillbillies]

Anyways.... I found another local VV Animal Control number.  Had to leave a message.  I don't know if they will call back.

Not having much luck reporting this.  I have been bounced around this morning...

Has any else seen the deer this morning?  Seems like there was more local concern for the LPC lost pelican a few years ago....