Deputies are investigating a fatal traffic collision in Colton 
DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 7, 2020 / 11:29pm
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Barton Road / Washington Street, Colton
SUSPECT: 17-year-old male, resident of Colton
VICTIM: 18-year-old male, resident of Loma Linda
SUMMARY:
On Saturday, November 7, 2020 at about 11:29pm, a deputy assigned to the City of Grand Terrace was following a stolen vehicle from the intersection of Barton Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue. The stolen Nissan Altima drove east on Barton and began to accelerate away from the deputy. A traffic pursuit ensued for under one mile. The driver of the Nissan lost control at a high rate of speed and drove on the south shoulder of Barton. The front of the Nissan collided with a traffic signal pole at the intersection of Barton and Washington Street disabling the vehicle. The driver of the Nissan was transported to local hospital for his injuries. The front passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Anyone who has information, or witnessed the collision, is urged to contact Central Station, Deputy Harrison or Deputy Emery at (909)387-3545.
Refer: Deputy M. Harrison / Deputy D. Emery
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909)387-3545
Case No. 12200953
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700