One person was killed following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday in Montclair while officers detained Oswaldo Gutierrez and a 16-year-old boy in connection with the accident.
As per the initial information, the fatal hit-and-run crash took place at about 6:57 a.m. on Monte Vista Avenue and Mission Boulevard. The preliminary reports showed that a Chevrolet Silverado was going at a high rate of speed, south on Monte Vista Avenue when it ran a red light at the intersection and T-boned a black SUV.
The SUV’s sole occupant was immediately taken to a hospital where they died of their injuries. On the other hand, the three Silverado occupants attempted to flee the crash scene, but officers found two suspects soon after. Responders found alcoholic containers, narcotics, ammunition, and cash inside the truck. No other information is available.
The incident remains under review.
May 19, 2022