Fiery Head-On Crash at Chino Hills Parkway Left Four People Dead

CHINO HILLS, CA (March 21, 2023) – Early Sunday, a wrong-way collision on State Route 71 claimed the lives of Gedion Mbatha Mutuka, Ruth Mulisa Wambusa, and two other people. The deadly crash happened on March 19th, at around 2:30 a.m. at Chino Hills Parkway. According to reports, a 2021 Volvo, occupied by two people, was traveling north in the southbound lanes of State Route 71 when it hit a 2018 Volvo. The sudden impact of the collision caused a 2001 Toyota and a 2008 Honda to also strike the 2018 Volvo. Two other cars were also involved. Additionally, the 2021 Volvo became airborne and landed on the center divider before catching fire. Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly after. Officials at the scene reported that 4 people died as a result of the collision. Later, authorities identified the two of the deceased victims as 38-year-old Ruth Mulisa Wambusa and 43-year-old Gedion Mbatha Mutuka, both from Lake Elsinore.
No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team sends their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Ruth Mulisa Wambusa and Gedion Mbatha Mutuka.
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