Man Killed in Head-On Collision on Fifth Street [Highland, CA]

Driver Dead after Head-On Collision on Fifth Street near Central Avenue

HIGHLAND, CA (October 31, 2019) – A man lost his life in a head-on collision on Fifth Street, Thursday evening.

According to the Highland Police Department, the incident happened at about 10:23 PM. Due to unknown reasons, a vehicle collided with a semi-truck on the 27000 block of Fifth Street.

After the driver was extracted from the smaller vehicle, medical personnel attempted life-saving measures on scene. Then, they rushed him to Loma Linda Medical Center, where he died soon after. Authorities withheld the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.

Meanwhile, the semi-truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Highland police continue to investigate the cause of the fatal collision. Anyone with information can call the department at (909) 425-9793. Those who wish to remain anonymous can reach the We-Tip Hotline by calling (800) 782-7436 or visiting www.wetip.com.

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We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this trying time. May he rest in peace.

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