Crime & Safety
91 Freeway Wrong-Way Crash Kills Two, One Victim ID Released
At least two cars collided in an early morning head-on crash on the 91 Freeway near Corona, and one person died, officials say.
CORONA, CA — A wrong-way driver struck at least one other motorist early Monday, killing an Orange County Man, authorities confirmed.
The head-on wreck happened just after midnight as an eastbound driver struck westbound cars on the 91 freeway west of Lincoln Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
According to the CHP, officers responded to a report of a Tesla Model 3 being driven the wrong way on westbound state Route 91, ultimately slamming head-on into a Mitsubishi Lancer being driven by a 22-year-old man.
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Both vehicles caught fire, witnesses told the CHP. Efforts by civilians to put out the flames were not successful.
CHP officials said both drivers — who were the sole occupants of the vehicles — died in the crash.
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Anyone with additional information on the crash was asked to contact the CHP Accident Investigation Unit at 951-637-8000.
Placentia resident Jeremy Breen, 22, was killed in the crash. It was not clear which car Breen was inside at the time of the crash.
A SigAlert was issued at 12:45 a.m., diverting all westbound traffic off at the Main Street collector road. Lanes were reopened to traffic shortly before 4 a.m., according to CHP. An investigation was continuing. It was unclear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
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