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Boulder Causes Highway 18 Crash Near Big Bear Lake, Injuring Five
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (KABC) – A large boulder dislodged and fell onto Highway 18 west of Big Bear Lake Friday evening, triggering a two-car collision that resulted in minor injuries to five people, including two children.
The incident occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. near Mile Marker 44. According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, the unexpected obstacle on the roadway led to the crashes.
Emergency responders treated five individuals at the scene. While all injuries were reported as minor, four patients were transported to a local hospital as a precautionary measure. All are expected to recover fully.
Caltrans crews were dispatched to the scene and successfully pushed the boulder to the side of the road, allowing Highway 18 to be reopened. Authorities are investigating the cause of the rockfall.
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