SAN BERNARDINO, CA – A fatal head-on collision in San Bernardino County left two people and two dogs dead, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Thursday.
The crash occurred around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Baseline Street and McKinley Avenue. According to investigators, a gray Infiniti sedan traveling at a high rate of speed veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a gray Mazda sedan. The impact scattered debris into a nearby white Toyota, causing only minor damage.
Both occupants of the Infiniti — a 24-year-old man from Highland and a 21-year-old woman from San Bernardino — were pronounced dead at the scene. The 26-year-old driver of the Mazda, also from Highland, was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Two dogs riding in the Mazda were also killed in the crash, and Animal Control officers responded to handle their remains.
The Major Accident Investigation Team continues to examine what caused the head-on collision in San Bernardino.
Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Highland Police Department at 909-425-9793, or submit anonymous tips through We-Tip by calling 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or visiting wetip.com.
