Fatal crash involving horse on 15 Freeway in Norco at 2 a.m

In the early hours of Sunday, a tragic incident occurred on the northbound 15 Freeway in Norco, resulting in the death of a person and a horse. The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash took place shortly before 2 a.m. near 6th Street and involved a single vehicle. Witnesses had alerted authorities about several horses running across the freeway just prior to the collision, indicating a chaotic situation on the roadway. Upon arrival, firefighters found one victim and the horse deceased at the scene. Another individual was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, although it remains unclear whether the deceased was the driver or a passenger in the vehicle. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the incident. The crash prompted the closure of all northbound lanes south of the Limonite Avenue off-ramp, with a CHP SigAlert issued to manage the situation. The lanes remained closed until around 5 a.m., causing significant traffic disruptions in the area. The presence of horses on the freeway raises questions about how they ended up on the busy roadway, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to this unfortunate event. This incident highlights the potential dangers of animals on highways and the need for effective measures to prevent such occurrences. As authorities continue to investigate, the community is left to grapple with the tragic loss of life and the implications of this accident.