Fatal crash causes Fontana power outage

Last Updated on January 14, 2023 by CCAR Staff

FONTANA >> A motorist was killed early Saturday when the vehicle struck a power pole in the southern part of town, police said.

The single-vehicle crash, which occurred on Jurupa Avenue near Calabash Avenue, was reported at 2:52 a.m., said police Lt. Gary Aulis.

As of 10 a.m., the street was still closed while officers conducted an investigation into the cause of the crash.

“It did take out power to the area,” Aulis said.

Southern California Edison was on scene by 3:30 a.m. According to the company’s website, the outage impacted 59 customers. Power is estimated to be completely restored by 11 p.m.

Aulis could not provide any information about the driver.


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