Two Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 9-29-24 3:17 AM
LOCATION: EB 91 West of Adams St
AREA/CITY: Riverside
DETAILS:

FATAL CRASH ON SR-91 EASTBOUND WEST OF ADAMS STREET

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On September 29, 2024, at approximately 3:16 AM, CHP Riverside units responded to a call of a crash involving two vehicles, a Jeep Patriot and a Kia Sportage, which occurred on State Route 91 eastbound, west of Adams Street. Upon investigation, it was determined a series of crashes occurred, one of which involved a vehicle vs. pedestrian fatal crash. Preliminary investigation indicated the Jeep and Kia were involved in a previous crash resulting in minor injuries and the Jeep becoming disabled in lanes. Moments later, the occupants of the Jeep exited the vehicle and were pedestrians in lanes. A commercial tractor trailer traveling eastbound took evasive action to avoid the Jeep and lost control. It traveled over the right concrete wall and overturned. The driver of the commercial tractor-trailer sustained complaint of pain. A Toyota Camry traveling eastbound behind the commercial tractor-trailer also took evasive action in an attempt to avoid the Jeep. The Toyota struck the Jeep and a male pedestrian (former passenger of the Jeep) resulting in fatal injuries. After the initial impact, the Jeep was pushed forward into the path of an additional passenger standing directly in front of the Jeep. The additional passenger was transported to a local hospital with major injures. The driver of the Toyota was uninjured and not under the influence. The drivers of the Jeep and the Kia were both arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Officer A. Rabago is the investigating officer. This is an active investigation and any witnesses who may have observed the incident are encouraged to call the California Highway Patrol, Accident Investigation Unit at (951) 324-7210.

HANDLING AGENCIES: Riverside CHP

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