Last Updated on August 4, 2017 by CCAR Staff
Four people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on the eastbound 10 Freeway in Fontana on Friday, Aug. 4, according to a fire and CHP officials.
The incident was reported about 12:34 p.m. on the eastbound 10 between Cherry and Citrus avenues, said San Bernardino County Fire Department spokesman Ryan Vacarro.
It involved a Toyota Tacoma, a four-door Honda sedan and Nissan Frontier, said California Highway Patrol Officer Jesus Garcia.
• Video: 4 killed in three-vehicle crash on 10 Freeway in Fontana
Garcia said a woman driving the Honda had mechanical issued and pulled onto the right shoulder. The Nissan Frontier then entered the shoulder and crashed into the Honda. The Honda was pushed into a Toyota Tacoma that was also on the shoulder.
He said the female passenger and two children inside the Honda were killed, as was an occupant of the Toyota Tacoma.
When fire officials arrived, they pronounced the four people dead at the scene, Vacarro said. He said two other people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
• Photos: Freeway crash kills four in Fontana
A medical squad and medic truck were expected to remain at the scene for several hours, Vacarro said.
The California Highway Patrol Rancho Cucamonga office was investigating the crash.
Garcia said it was unknown whether either alcohol or drugs was a factor in the crash.
