Accidents Reported in Southern California

Beaumont Man Dies in Cabazon Car Accident

A Cabazon car accident along Interstate 10 in California ends with the death of a Beaumont man. The incident took place at approximately 1:00 AM on Thursday morning, October 29, 2009.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Robert Martinez, 26, of Beaumont, was driving a 1992 Toyota that crashed into a semi truck and a 2002 Chevrolet sedan. He was traveling westbound on the I-10, west of Fields Road, when the collision occurred.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer Scott Beauchene, Martinez was traveling at approximately 90 mph in the slow lane when his Toyota crashed into the left rear corner of the semi truck. The semi truck was going approximately 15 mph and approaching a lane that was closed for construction. The force of the impact made Martinez collide with the Chevy, causing it to come to a stop against the center divider wall.

An unidentified 26-year-old man, also from Beaumont, was traveling with Martinez at the time of the wreck. According to the Riverside County coroner’s office, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Martinez suffered minor injuries and was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center, according to Beauchene. He was also arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Neither of the drivers of the semi truck nor the Chevrolet were injured in the Cabazon car accident involving the three vehicles.

The accident is still under investigation by local authorities.

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