3 adults & 2 infants hospitalized after crash that killed man

JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — Authorities say a man was killed and five other people, including two infants, were hospitalized after a deadly Jurupa Vally crash Thursday, July 9.

The fatal, two-vehicle collision happened adjacent Jurupa Valley High School, at the intersection of Etiwanda Ave. and Ryder Rd., between Bellgrave Ave. and Cantu Galleano Ranch Rd.

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Deputies from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, Cal Fire-Riverside, and AMR were dispatched to the scene of the crash about 10:16 a.m., after receiving reports of a traffic collision involving two vehicles, Riverside Sheriff’s Sgt. Luke Torres has since reported.

When officials arrived they found two wrecked vehicles, with six victims involved, Cal Fire later said in a social media release about the collision. At least two victims were left trapped by the impact of the crash.

Deputies and traffic reconstruction specialists spent several hours processing the scene of a two-vehicle crash that killed one and hospitalized five others. Kari Krysta photo

One of the two drivers, an adult male, sustained major traumatic injuries and passed away, according to Torres; who said the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name has not been released, pending further investigation and notification of the his family.

“Four other occupants in this vehicle, including two infants, were transported to local hospitals,” according to Torres. Their injuries were described as moderate and all four are listed in stable condition.

“The driver and sole occupant of the other vehicle was also transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries,” said Torres.

Members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Traffic Reconstruction Team is conducting a full investigation to determine the cause of the collision.

During their initial, on-scene investigation, deputies called for the temporary closure of Etiwanda Ave., between Bellgrave Ave. and Cantu Galleano Ranch Rd.

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Neither alcohol or drug intoxication are believed to have been factors in the deadly collision, which remains under investigation. 

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Ditfurth at the Jurupa Valley Station at (951) 955-2600. Callers can refer to incident file number JV201910071 and can remain anonymous.

Persons who wish to report criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or 800-47-DRUGS (800-473-7847).  You can also leave anonymous information by visiting our online crime tips form or www.wetip.com.

This is a developing story that will be updated as new information becomes available.

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Trevor Montgomery, 48, moved in 2017 to the Intermountain area of Shasta County from Riverside County and runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes or has written for several other news organizations; including Riverside County based newspapers, Valley News, (the now defunct) Valley Chronicle, Anza Valley Outlook, and Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle; as well as Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County and Mountain Echo in Shasta County.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s accident.)

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations; including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and Lake Elsinore Station; along with other locations.

Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.

Trevor has been married for more than 29 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 16 grandchildren.

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