Wrong-Way Collision on State Route 138 Left Two Fatalities
LANCASTER, CA (December 15, 2021) – A wrong-way collision on State Route 138 claimed the lives of 21-year-old driver, Grant Molino and his 49-year-old passenger, Jason Hernandez early Saturday morning.
The accident took place on 133rd Street East around 3 a.m. on December 11th.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling west in the eastbound No. 1 lane collided head-on with a 2020 Ford car, forcing the Chevy to flip and fall on its roof.
Officers responded and found 2 men dead on the spot, unfortunately, both men did not wear their seatbelts prior the crash.
Authorities identified the victims as Grant Molino, a 21-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident, and Jason Hernandez, his 49-year-old San Bernardino passenger.
Meanwhile, the Ford driver escaped unharmed from the collision. The CHP stated that it is uncertain at this time if drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident.
However, an active investigation is underway.
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