Semi-Truck Hits Stalled Car, Kills Driver on 15 Freeway Barstow

A fatal crash occurred on the southbound 15 Freeway near Hodge Road in Barstow when a stalled 2023 Honda Civic was rear-ended by a big rig. The collision happened Monday night around 9:07-9:10 p.m., resulting in the death of the Honda driver at the scene, while the truck driver was unharmed. Video footage captured the incident, showing the sedan stopped in the lane before being struck, with debris scattered across multiple lanes and both vehicles pushed into the median. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased or the cause of the car stalling, and investigations are ongoing. This crash marks the second fatal accident on this stretch of freeway within a week, prompting CHP to remind motorists to pull over safely and use hazard lights if they must stop. The truck driver remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators as efforts continue to determine the factors leading to the collision.