DATE/TIME: December 17, 2021 / 4:14 p.m.
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Baseline Road/ Weaver Street, Highland
SUSPECT(S): Anthony Lara, 30-year-old male, resident of Redlands
VICTIM(S): Confidential, 49-year-old male, resident of Yucaipa
Confidential, 32-year-old female adult, resident of Highland
SUMMARY: On Friday, December 17, 2021, at about 4:14 p.m., deputies from the Highland Sheriff's Station observed a Gray Toyota Tundra matching the description of a vehicle stolen during a kidnapping. The vehicle traveled west on Greenspot Road from Alta Vista.
The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Anthony Lara, was known to be armed and dangerous. Deputies verified the vehicle was stolen through a law enforcement database. Deputies pulled behind the vehicle and Lara immediately began to speed away north on Weaver Street. Deputies activated their overhead ligths and siren in an attempt to stop Lara. Lara ran the stop sign at Baseline Road and lost control of the vehicle. Lara veered left near the intersection of Clearview Lane and collided into a residence on the northwest corner. The residence was occupied by a single resident and his dog, both were evacuated to safety.
Two occupants in the vehicle were pronounced deceased at the scene. Lara was taken into custody and treated for injuries at a local hospital.
Anyone with information related to this incident can call 909-477-2800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call the we-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy E. Rebollar, Deputy A. Ortega, or Detective Steffler
Station: Region I M.A.I.T., Major Accident Investigation Team
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. DR# 132104957
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
