Three people were killed early Saturday morning, Jan. 16, in a single-vehicle rollover traffic collision. The accident occurred when the vehicle they were traveling in smashed through a guard rail and rolled over in an adjacent dirt field.
Murrieta police responded to the crash, which was reported at about 1:50 a.m. According to police officials, the fatal accident occurred near the intersection of Winchester Road and Max Gillis Blvd.
Upon arrival, officers found a destroyed, silver, 2002 Lexus 300 in a field. Officials, who are still conducting an accident investigation, stated the car appeared to have veered off the road immediately preceding the accident. As of this report, it was not known what had caused the vehicle to swerve off the roadway.
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene of the tragic accident, however the driver and two passengers, all described as males, were found to be unresponsive. All three people who were inside the car at the time of the accident were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency first responders.
The identities of the occupants has not been released, pending notification of the victim’s families.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the accident is asked to contact Murrieta Police Officer Stickelman at (951) 696-3615.
This story is developing. Check back for more updates.
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