Executive Summary
- Crash reported at 12:11 p.m. on Dec. 28 near Shadow Mountain Road.
- Land Rover SUV became fully engulfed in flames following the collision.
- SigAlert issued for both directions of Highway 395.
- Medical personnel evaluated at least eight people involved in the incident.
A multi-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 395 near Adelanto resulted in a vehicle fire and significant traffic disruptions Sunday afternoon, prompting authorities to issue a SigAlert for the area.
According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) logs, the incident was reported at approximately 12:11 p.m. on December 28, 2025. The crash occurred on the southbound side of the highway, just south of Shadow Mountain Road. Initial reports indicate that a Land Rover SUV caught fire following a collision involving multiple vehicles.
Emergency response teams arriving at the scene described the SUV as "fully engulfed" in flames, with debris scattered across both lanes of the highway. Medical personnel were dispatched to evaluate at least eight individuals involved in the incident. Authorities confirmed that all parties were accounted for and that no occupants were trapped inside the burning vehicle.
To manage the scene safely, officials initiated a hard closure near Acertanin Court at 12:26 p.m. By 1:04 p.m., a SigAlert was issued affecting both northbound and southbound lanes, with closures expected to last approximately one hour.
Operational Impact and Traffic Safety
The swift issuance of a SigAlert highlights the severity of the obstruction caused by the vehicle fire and scattered debris on this major thoroughfare. While the immediate containment of the fire and the absence of entrapment are positive outcomes, the involvement of eight individuals necessitates a thorough assessment of potential injuries and crash dynamics. The ongoing investigation will likely focus on determining the primary cause of the multi-vehicle chain reaction to ensure safety on this high-traffic segment of Highway 395.
