Three die in unrelated traffic incidents
Three people died overnight in traffic-related incidents, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office.
About 1:20 this morning, 16-year-old Crystal Smith, of Hesperia, was struck by a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier while she was crossing Highway 395 near Chamberlain Way. She was taken to Victor Valley Community Hospital, where she died at 3:10 a.m.
About 7:30 p.m. Friday, Karen Hernandez, 65, of Apple Valley, was driving a 1997 Chevrolet S10 pickup south on Interstate 15, south of Sierra Avenue in Fontana, when she veered off the roadway and lost control of the vehicle. The pickup rolled several times and came to rest on an embankment. Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:41 p.m., coroner officials said.
About 7:10 p.m. Friday, Fabian Cirenio, 31, of Ontario, was driving a white 2002 Dodge Intrepid west on Mission Boulevard in Ontario at about 85 to 90 mph, weaving in and out of traffic. He lost control of the vehicle about 645 feet west of Baker Avenue and collided with a tree on the right shoulder. He was pronounced dead at the scene, coroner officials said.
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