San Dimas, California – Tragedy struck early Saturday morning on the San Bernardino Freeway when a 19-year-old man fell victim to a fatal car-to-car shooting. California Highway Patrol responded to the distressing scene at approximately 2:16 a.m. near the Via Verde exit, where a white Chevy Camaro was found stationed on the freeway’s right shoulder by CHP Officer Sean Lough.
Despite efforts by CHP officers to administer life-saving aid to the young man, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics. Reports from KABC7 indicated that the possible suspect in the shooting may have been a motorcyclist; however, this claim remains unverified by a CHP Traffic Management Center spokesperson. Visual evidence from the area displayed what appeared to be a gunshot hole on the Camaro’s windshield.
With no concrete information on the suspect or vehicle involved in the horrific incident, the CHP initiated a SigAlert that halted all eastbound freeway lanes at the Via Verde intersection for an extended duration for investigative purposes. The closure was necessary to comprehensively probe the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
The tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk on our roadways, leaving not just the victim’s loved ones grieving but also the community questioning the safety of their daily commutes. Investigation into the shooting continues as authorities work diligently to piece together the chain of events leading to the young man’s untimely demise on that fateful morning. As details emerge, the community remains on edge, hoping for justice to be served for the senseless loss of a young life.