Authorities said a pursuit was initiated when the driver of the black 2018 Hyundai failed to yield and took off at a high rate of speed to avoid deputies. About six minutes later, the Hyundai collided with a white 2010 Ford Mustang that was not involved in the chase.
Upland, CA. – 17-year-old Michael Adrian Gomez of Pomona and 16-year-old Fontana resident Joel Jeremiah Silva were identified as teenagers killed in Upland accident on 16th Street early Friday morning.
According to the authorities, the wreck happened at around 1:45 p.m. on 16th Street and Mountain Avenue.
Authorities said a pursuit was initiated when the driver of the black 2018 Hyundai failed to yield and took off at a high rate of speed to avoid deputies.
About six minutes later, the Hyundai collided with a white 2010 Ford Mustang that was not involved in the chase.
Gomez and Silva were killed in the accident.
An investigation is ongoing.
Original Story
Upland, CA. – Four people died following a violent multi-vehicle collision early Friday in Upland, according to a local news source.
The deadly collision happened at around 2:00 a.m. near the West 16th Street and North Mountain Avenue intersection.
Per the report, a high speed-chase involving several law enforcement agencies ended in a multi-vehicle collision. The circumstances that led to the chase were not clear.
Four persons were declared dead at the crash site. Their names were not immediately provided.
No sheriff's deputies or police officials were hurt in the crash.
Debris was scattered throughout the junction including two mangled cars. The wreckage of one vehicle was found on a nearby home's lawn.
An investigation is ongoing.
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