The Major Accident Investigation Team responded to a single vehicle collision with several children ejected & injured 
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 2, 2020 / 7:13 pm
INCIDENT: Major Injury Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Greenspot Road / Santa Ana Canyon Road, Highland
SUSPECT: Eric Ortega, 28 year old resident of San Bernardino
Driving a white 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
VICTIM(S): Five injured juvenile passengers – ages 6-10 years old
SUMMARY:
On Saturday, May 2, 2020, at 7:13 p.m., Ortega was driving his 2002, white Chevrolet Tahoe west on Greenspot Road near Santa Ana Canyon Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Tahoe left the roadway and entered a dirt field where the vehicle rolled and several of the juvenile passengers were ejected and suffered severe injuries. The children were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Ortega displayed obvious signs of intoxication and was taken into custody.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the Highland Police Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME 927436) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www. Wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy H. Reyes or Deputy D. Johnson
Station: San Bernardino County Sheriff M.A.I.T. (Major Accident Investigation Team)
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 132001634
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Highland Police Department
26985 Base Line St
Highland, CA 92346
Contact
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