VIDEO: A big rig driver and a good Samaritan who rushed to his aid at the side of the 15 Freeway near Barstow early Sunday were killed in a fiery crash between two big rigs, one of which was hauling hazardous chemicals, authorities said.
The driver of the other involved big rig was hurt in the deadly collision, which took place about 4:15 in the southbound lanes of the 15 Freeway, south of Hodge Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The driver of the first big rig lost control of his truck while southbound on the 15 Freeway, drifted toward the right into the desert, then overturned while trying to veer back onto the roadway, CHP officials said. The big rig came to a rest on its side, partially blocking the No. 3 lane of southbound traffic.
A man at the wheel of a Mazda came upon the crash scene, officials said. The driver stopped his car and ran to help the driver of the crashed big rig, authorities said.