At least two people were killed in a violent, fiery wreck along Highway 18 in Piñon Hills on Saturday evening, authorities said.
The deadly crash took place about 7:50 p.m. May 9 on Highway 18, east of Blanco Road, according to California Highway Patrol logs.
Initial reported indicated it involved a Jeep and a minivan. People were believed trapped inside one of the vehicles, which had caught fire.
Two rescue helicopters were summoned to the scene to rush victims to hospitals, logs show.
At least two victims could not be saved. A third was also feared to be in grave condition.
No further details were available Saturday night.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information, can reach the CHP’s Victorville Area Office at (760) 241-1186.
(This story will be updated as additional information becomes available.)
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Deadly wreck reported on Highway 38 in Piñon Hills
Reporting by Brian Day, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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