Driver killed in Mt. Baldy Road crash identified as 17-year-old from Ontario

Last Updated on January 9, 2023 by C-CAR

CLAREMONT – Authorities on Monday released the name of the 17-year-old driver who was killed when a car fell about 50 feet down a mountain road last week.

Anthony Macias of Ontario died from multiple blunt force traumatic injuries, according to Ed Winter, assistant chief of operations and investigations for the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner – Coroner. He said Macias was wearing a seat belt.

The fatal solo crash happened Thursday night crash on Mt. Baldy Road, north of Shinn Road. The area is located above Claremont.

California Highway Patrol Officer Rodrigo Jimenez said a 2004 Honda S2000 southbound on Mt. Baldy Road lost control and went over the edge. The car landed on its roof.

Macias died at the scene.

His passenger, 17-year-old Rene Chacon-Duenas of Montclair, suffered a broken wrist, a swollen face and shoulder pain.


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