[08-17-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – Driver Killed, Passenger Injured in Rollover Crash in Barstow

A 26-year-old man was killed, and a passenger was injured in a rollover crash in Barstow on Monday night, August 17, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol Barstow Area office, the crash was reported around 10:50 p.m. on northbound Irwin Road, south of Bishop Road.

CHP said 26-year-old Victorville resident Thomas S. was driving a 2000 Jeep Cherokee northbound while towing a construction trailer. For reasons still under investigation, the Jeep and trailer traveled onto the right shoulder, where they overturned.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

A passenger was injured and transported to a local hospital. Authorities did not immediately release the passenger’s identity or the extent of the injuries.

CHP said alcohol and/or drugs are believed to have contributed to the crash.

The investigation is ongoing.

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