Big rig remains stuck for hours after crashing through guardrail on 118 Freeway, rolling 200 feet

Crews worked Tuesday to remove a big rig that crashed through a guardrail before rolling down a hillside on the 118 Freeway near Simi Valley.

According to California Highway Patrol, the truck was traveling on the eastbound side of the 118 Freeway when it crashed through the guardrail west of Rocky Peak just after midnight. 

Moorpark CHP said the driver told them he fell asleep at the wheel and drove over the guardrail. The truck rolled down the hillside approximately 200 feet. He was able to get out of the semi on his own and walked up to the freeway to wait for first responders.  

The driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. 

As of Tuesday afternoon, CHP was working to remove the vehicle. They estimated it would be fully removed by 9 p.m.

The two right lanes of the freeway were closed while efforts to recover the semi continued. 

Drivers were asked to use caution in the area and to expect delays.