Crash Results in Death of Teen Driver

By: Shannon D. Dicus

Sheriff-Coroner

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The 17-year-old male driver was pronounced deceased at the scene after the collision at the intersection of Redlands Boulevard.

On Saturday, August 28, 2021, at about 10:24 p.m., a single-vehicle collision occurred near Mountain View Avenue and Business Center Drive. Responding deputies discovered a 2007 Mini Cooper drove north on Mountain View Avenue from Barton Road in the city of Loma Linda.  The driver, and sole occupant, continued north at a high rate of speed and lost control just north of the intersection at Redlands Boulevard.  The car traveled onto the east shoulder of Mountain View and collided with a fire hydrant and power pole. The impact cut the car into two pieces. The 17-year-old male driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Anyone who witnessed or has information about this traffic collision is urged to contact the investigators below.  Refer: Deputies M. Harrison / S. Chau  Station: Central Station Phone No. 909-387-3545 Case No. 152101748 For more local news and information click here.