9 March, a U.S. Forest Service vehicle carrying firefighters collided with civilian cars on Highway 38 in San Bernardino Mountains, resulting in one civilian death, firefighter injuries, and a CHP investigation.

9 March, on Highway 38 in San Bernardino Mountains, a U.S. Forest Service vehicle carrying 9 firefighters and two civilian cars collided. One civilian died, and all firefighters were injured, prompting a medical evacuation. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which temporarily closed Highway 38 at Bryant St. and Valley of the Falls Dr. for traffic collision reasons.