Man killed after semi-truck overturns on I-10 in Desert Center, sparking massive 14+ hour closure

One person was killed after a semi-truck overturned on Interstate 10 in Desert Center early Monday morning, causing a nearly 15-hour closure on the highway.

The crash was reported at around 2:45 a.m. on the westbound side of the I-10, just east of Hayfield Road.

CAL FIRE noted that the first on-scene engine reported a solo vehicle accident involving an overturned semi-truck that was fully involved with fire.

According to the coroner's office, the man was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 3:26 a.m. The man's identity has not been released as of Monday afternoon.

The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the collision.

The westbound side of the freeway remains shut down, causing back up from Desert Center through Chiraco Summit.

Caltrans and CHP confirmed the highway was expected to reopen at around 6:00 p.m., however, crews were able to get it back open before 5:00 p.m.

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