Ontario I-10 Multi-Vehicle Crash Leaves Two Dead, Including Korean American Woman
Ontario I-10 Multi-Vehicle Crash left two people dead, including a Korean American woman, following a late-night chain-reaction collision on Interstate 10 in Ontario, California, authorities said.
According to the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office, the victims were identified as Hye Kim, 52, of Pomona, and Carlos Soto, 26, of Montclair.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. on March 29 on the westbound lanes of the I-10 Freeway near Fourth Street in Ontario.
Details of the Ontario I-10 Multi-Vehicle Crash
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the incident began when a vehicle traveling on the freeway struck a car that had stopped on the right shoulder due to mechanical problems.
Shortly afterward, a westbound big rig was unable to stop in time and plowed into multiple vehicles, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving several cars.
Authorities said seven vehicles in total were involved in the collision.
Victims Pronounced Dead at the Scene
Investigators confirmed that Kim was driving one of the vehicles involved, while Soto was a passenger in another car.
Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
The force of the crash caused catastrophic damage, with at least one vehicle reportedly split in half due to the impact.
Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after the collision, while additional victims from other vehicles were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have not released details about the conditions of the injured individuals.
Investigation Ongoing
The Ontario I-10 Multi-Vehicle Crash remains under investigation as CHP officers continue to examine the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Officials have not yet disclosed whether speed, mechanical issues, or other factors may have contributed to the deadly chain-reaction crash.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact the California Highway Patrol with additional information.
