2 Dead, 3 Injured in Car Crash on Highway 79 Near Dugan Drive [Aguanga, CA]

2 Killed in Multi-Car Crash on Highway 79 in Aguanga

 
AGUANGA, CA (December 7, 2020) — Two people died in a three-car crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 79 near Dugan Drive.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 2002 Honda Pilot heading southbound on the highway drifted to the right shoulder for unknown reasons. From there, it struck a rock embankment, which caused it to overturn into the northbound lane and collide with a 2013 Jeep Wrangler.
 
Subsequently, a 2017 Nissan Frontier driver who was unable to avoid the collision before him struck the wreckage.
 
As a result of the accident, a 56-year-old man from Anza sitting as a passenger in the Honda died at the scene.
 
Shortly after, paramedics pronounced the 62-year-old Aguanga man operating the Jeep deceased, as well.
 
While detectives investigated the accident, paramedics transported the 62-year-old man piloting the Honda to Wildomar’s Inland Valley Medical Center with major injuries.
 
According to reports, paramedics also brought the 55-year-old Aguanga Nissan driver and his passenger to Temecula Valley Hospital with moderate injuries.
 
Reports included no other information about the accident. However, if anyone has additional knowledge, please contact the CHP.

Learning about news like this is never easy. We would like to express our caring thoughts to the bereaved friends and families of the victims.

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