A big rig rolled over Monday morning shutting down an Interstate 8 / State Route 111 connector.

The accident occurred at about 10:40 a.m. Monday on the connector from eastbound Interstate 8 to northbound 111. The big rig and it's spilled cargo blocked the roadway. Northbound traffic on Highway 111 was diverted at McCabe Road while a helicopter landed to airlift a victim from the accident. the diversion lasted about 15 minutes. One lane northbound of Highway 111 was closed for a tow truck to remove the vehicle and debris. The northbound lane was reopened at about noon. The transition lane from eastbound I-8 to Highway 111 remained closed as crews continued to clear the debris.