A tragic accident occurred on January 8 in San Bernardino County, California, when strong winds overturned a semi truck, leading to the driver's death.

The details: The accident happened around 9:30 a.m. on the westbound 210 Freeway transition to southbound I-15 in Fontana. Santa Ana winds caused the truck to topple and pin the driver against a guardrail.

• When emergency responders arrived, they found the driver trapped. Despite efforts to free and transport him to a hospital, he did not survive his injuries.
• Over a dozen trucks were affected by the windstorm in the region over the two days, but no serious injuries were reported in the other incidents.

The event underscores the challenges truckers face, particularly extreme weather conditions that can quickly turn dangerous, as reported by Pain In The Pass.

What's next: The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incidents to provide further insights into the safety concerns posed by severe weather in the area.