Last Updated on January 7, 2017 by CCAR Staff
CHINO HILLS >> A 53-year-old man was killed Saturday morning after the SUV that he was in crashed into a traffic signal pole in Chino Hills, according to officials.
The crash happened shortly after 2 a.m. at the intersection of Chino Hills Parkway and the on-ramp to the 71 Freeway, according to a San Bernardino County sheriff’s news release.
Thomas Contreras, 63, of Chino Hills was driving a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe west on Chino Hills Parkway when he crossed over double yellow lines and over a center median, according to the release.
Officials say the Tahoe went over the median for 230 feet with no evidence of braking before striking the pole.
Contreras’ front passenger, a 53-year-old man, was killed. A rear passenger and Contreras suffered injuries and were taken to the hospital.
The crash is being investigated.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with additional information about the crash to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at 909-364-2000.
