Pico Rivera man killed, three others injured, in crash north of Azusa
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST -- A young Pico Rivera man was killed and three others were injured late Tuesday after a car they were in drove off the edge of Highway 39 north of Azusa, authorities said.
Steven Alex Sanchez, 19, of Pico Rivera was killed in the crash, according to coroner's and California Highway Patrol officials.
"A 2005 Ford Mustang ... went over the side, approximately 50 to 60 feet down an embankment after the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway," CHP Sgt. Jesse Holguin said in a statement.
"As a result of the collision, the right rear passenger ... sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene," he added.
The driver of the 2005 Mustang, 19-year-old Jose Torres of Pico Rivera, and a passenger, 20-year-old Carlos Ineriano of Pico Rivera, were flown by helicopter to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center with moderate injuries, CHP officials said.
Another passenger, 19-year-old Javier Araujo of Pico Rivera, was treated at the scene for minor injuries, officials said.
Sanchez was the only person in the car not wearing a seat belt, CHP officials said.
More than 40 people from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the accident and it took about two hours for them get the injured to the hospital and clear the accident scene, department spokeswoman Fred Stowers said.
The two injured passengers had to be carried to the road before they were flown to a local hospital, he said. The dead man had to be freed from the wreckage by fire personnel.
The crash remained under investigation Wednesday, Holguin said. CHP officers are looking for witnesses.
Steven Alex Sanchez, 19, of Pico Rivera was killed in the crash, according to coroner's and California Highway Patrol officials.
"A 2005 Ford Mustang ... went over the side, approximately 50 to 60 feet down an embankment after the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway," CHP Sgt. Jesse Holguin said in a statement.
"As a result of the collision, the right rear passenger ... sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene," he added.
The driver of the 2005 Mustang, 19-year-old Jose Torres of Pico Rivera, and a passenger, 20-year-old Carlos Ineriano of Pico Rivera, were flown by helicopter to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center with moderate injuries, CHP officials said.
Another passenger, 19-year-old Javier Araujo of Pico Rivera, was treated at the scene for minor injuries, officials said.
Sanchez was the only person in the car not wearing a seat belt, CHP officials said.
More than 40 people from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the accident and it took about two hours for them get the injured to the hospital and clear the accident scene, department spokeswoman Fred Stowers said.
The two injured passengers had to be carried to the road before they were flown to a local hospital, he said. The dead man had to be freed from the wreckage by fire personnel.
The crash remained under investigation Wednesday, Holguin said. CHP officers are looking for witnesses.
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IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TRACY AND ALEX AND FAMILIA....I JUST CANT BELEIVE THIS....KNOW THAT YOUR MOTHER, ALEX, IS WITH HIM IN EVERY STEP OF HIS NEW JOURNEY TO HEAVEN. WE LOVE YOU, AND STAY STRONG.
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ALEX AND TRACY...MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AT THIS PRECIOUS TIME OF YOUR LIVES.....BE STRONG AND KNOW THAT GRANDMA IS WITH HIM EVERY STEP OF HIS WAY THROUGH HIS NEW JOURNEY TO HEAVEN.
ALL OUR LOVE,
DOLORES AND RAECHEL
AND PEREZ FAMILY
ALex,Tracy and family I'm so sorry to hear about Steven,I was just asking corkey about all you guys the other day. If there is anything we can do, please just let us know.
There are just no words to say that would make things better. God Bless all of you while your dealing with your loss.Be strong.Take care,
Marian, Shawn Michael and Christopher
(Robert Lopez's aunt & family)
To comment on the story the kids were all wearing their seatbelts, the seatbelt was taken off in hopes of reviving our Steven before the chp had arrive but sadly no luck.We will miss you cousin. You will always be in our hearts. We must not dwell on the hows, whys and coulda shoulda wouldas, but on the best times we had together. "Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4 We will miss you always. love.
I know it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, but looking back in memory may help comfort you tomorrow.
Our Condolences,
Lopez Family
(Rick Lopez's family)
Dear Steven, We will truly miss you and you will not be forgotten. God knows you had to leave us, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day HE took you home. With love,Hernandez Family
Car Wash Fund Raiser in loving memory of STEVEN ALEX SANCHEZ SATURDAY JUNE 27TH, 2009 FROM 9AM TO 5PM AT AUTOZONE 9920 PARAMOUNT BLVD DOWNEY, CA 90240
DONATIONS WELCOME
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS
Our family is deeply sadden with the loss of Steven. Tracy and Alex, i wish there words to ease your pain....my deepest sympathy goes to your family.
My Condolences.
Blanca B.
Give thanks everyday that we have life, never take the people we love for granted...
Steven,
Do not worry about the loved ones you have left behind, find the light and be on your way, do not stop to pay any attention of any of the stuff that has been said never the less wrighten, when you get to your destination ask the lord to please forgive all the harsh and cold hearted people that have caused turmoil during a time of grife for you family and friends.
The clouds will open the sun will shine, you will hear trumpets playing and as you walk through the golden gates you will be holding the hand of your loved one, angles will guide you to our heavenly father where you will find peace and comfort like no other and thats when he will welcome you with open arms to your new home.
Do not ask why me? the lord has a plan for every single one of us including you lil buddy.
You get two stages of reward. One was your life here; and the other is your new life with nothing but eternal happiness.
Family and friends,
I am almost sure that you keep asking your self, why did this happen to us? The lord will only give us what we can handle, and some times it's a test, a test of faith....
Death will bring out, guilt, fear, irritation, resentment, selfishness, and other hostile impulses but it all comes down to all of you finding a place of comfort, or it can simply be the basic evil inclination that takes you down the path of despair and heartache.
Do not think that the lord is not walking beside you, he is the one carring you...
I will keep all of you in prayer, although I only know a few of you, my heart truly feels your pain.
Love is endless and memories are priceless.
Sorry for you loss Alex,Tracy and kids. Bob, Mary and family. To Felipe and all of the Sanchez family may you find peace and comfort like Steven has.
this is a lie my brother steven was wearing a seat belt,He would never any where without it.