BFRO #8345: Truck driver has a short but memorable encounter
📍 Location
Pull-out on CA-78 between Blythe and Holtville, Imperial County, California, Holtville, CA
Specific Location: California State Route 78 pull-out / shoulder near the mountains
Coordinates: 33.20000, -114.55000
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33.2000°, -114.5500°
📝 Description
I was driving back from Blythe and it was about 10PM I slowed my semi down going through the mountains when I came to a pull out, and I got out to relieve myself. While I was standing on the passenger side of my truck, that’s when I heard a sound of rocks falling. When I looked up, I saw something that I can’t describe in words. It ran 20 yards in front of my truck heading east; I jumped back in my truck and drove off. I’ve never told anybody about this not even my wife, because I thought people would think I am crazy. I have never drove that highway again at night. What I saw was about 7 or 8 feet tall, it was grayish brown, and what scared me the most was the grunt it made when it crossed the highway.
🔍 Circumstances
Just me, I didn’t see any cars pass, but I can’t be sure.
🌤️ Weather Conditions
10 PM the sky was clear, and you could see the silhouettes of the mountains, which were very clear.
ℹ️ Additional Details
10 PM the sky was clear, and you could see the silhouettes of the mountains, which were very clear.
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Case Information
- Case ID
- cmiy3plmf00gf8fysnmkb6zwz
- Primary Source
- BFRO
- Added to Map
- December 9, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 10, 2025