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Cajon Pass, CA — Yesterday afternoon, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District crews responded to a traffic collision involving a motorcycle approximately half a mile off of the Cleghorn Trail, in the Cajon area of the San Bernardino Mountains. The motorcycle rider had gone approximately 100 feet over the side of the road and sustained moderate injuries.
Due to the challenging terrain and distance from the roadway, specialized Urban Search and Rescue personnel responded. Fire personnel quickly established a rope rescue system utilizing mechanical advantage to safely raise the rider back up to the road, where emergency medical treatment continued. The patient was subsequently transported by ground ambulance to a local trauma center.
Three engines, two ARV’s (All-terrain Response Vehicles), one USAR Unit, one battalion chief and one public information officer were assigned to the incident. The San Bernardino County Fire ARV’s are specialized vehicles that have proven to be invaluable across the county in recent weeks. On several different incidents they have enabled crews to access difficult terrain, shuttle personnel and patients, and transport equipment more efficiently. The use of the ARV’s has allowed us to significantly reduce rescue times, ensuring patients receive medical care and transport to hospitals faster. They have been crucial assets on calls where conventional vehicle access was limited or impossible. Initial requests for a helicopter to hoist the patient had to be cancelled due to nearby power lines and high winds in the area. Thank you to @SanBernardinoNF for their assistance.
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District reminds outdoor enthusiasts to exercise caution when exploring off-road trails/recreational activities.
Time/Location: Saturday, April 26, 3:20 p.m., Cleghorn Trail in the Cajon Pass
Incident: Traffic Collision w/ Vehicle Over Side, BDC #25-101429
Contact: Christopher Prater, Public Information Officer, cprater@sbcfire.org