Overturned semi on I-10 in Banning blocks eastbound lanes, causes traffic delays
Isaiah Mora
UPDATE 8/29/2025: Traffic was delayed on the eastbound I-10 in Banning near the 8th Street exit on Friday morning after a semi truck overturned and caught fire.
The California Highway Patrol reports the crash happened just before 2:30 a.m. and a SIG Alert was issued for the temporary shut down of all eastbound lanes. Traffic was diverted off the freeway at 8th Street for a couple of hours until emergency personnel were able to open up the #3 and #4 lanes. As of 11:00 a.m., all eastbound lanes were open.
CHP say they are investigating what caused the truck in the solo crash to be overturned and become disabled across all lanes. They add that while the truck partially burned, investigators determined the scene was not a hazmat.
The driver of the truck, a 36-year-old San Bernardino man, was not injured. Authorities do not believe alcohol or drugs to have been a factor in the crash.
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A SIG Alert is in place on interstate 10 for an overturned semi truck that caught fire in Banning. According to California Highway Patrol’s incident page, the accident happened around 2:30 Friday morning.
The alert was issued on the freeway near 8th Street and Lincoln Street. All eastbound traffic is being diverted off 8th Street and residents can expect heavy delays through the pass. Crews are working to get the road back open by 7 in the morning.
News Channel 3 has reached out to authorities for more information. Stay with us for the latest.