A tragic traffic collision claimed the life of a teenager in Ontario on March 9, as reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division. The incident occurred at 2:53 a.m. on Interstate 15, south of Jurupa Avenue, resulting in a multiple-vehicle collision.
The driver, identified as Helaman James Mateni, a 17-year-old resident of Jurupa Valley, was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:17 a.m. by authorities. The California Highway Patrol took charge of the investigation into the fatal crash, working to determine the circumstances and factors contributing to the tragic event.
The cause of the fatal crash is still being investigated at this time. It is not yet known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision. There are no other details available at this time.
Source: Fontana Herald