An intersection in Apple Valley became a disaster zone when a Toyota sedan ran a stop sign and collided with a semi-truck, which then struck a parked Nissan and an electrical pole, officials said.

The chaotic scene unfolded on Thursday evening around 6:56 pm at the crossroads of Dale Evans Parkway and Quarry Road, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department. The driver of the Toyota, a 33-year-old Victorville man, allegedly blew past the stop sign, resulting in his vehicle smashing into a Freightliner Semi-truck and triggering a series of unfortunate events. reported the sheriff's department.

The impact caused the big rig – piloted by a 48-year-old from Apple Valley – to careen off the road, where it collided with the unoccupied Nissan sedan and an unfortunate electrical pole before tipping over. The hapless driver of the Toyota was subsequently airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries, while local utility and Wal-Mart workers took to the task of clearing the cargo and fixing the damages.

The Sheriff's Department has issued a call to witnesses, requesting information that could shed light on the collision, which snarled area traffic for hours before roads were reopened. Anyone with details is implored to contact Deputy J. Rodgers at the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station, or to leave a tip with We-Tip Hotline, keeping their anonymity intact, if preferred.