Rancho Cucamonga, CA (October 17, 2024) — A fatal wrong-way crash occurred early Wednesday morning on Foothill Boulevard, leaving one person dead. The accident happened shortly after midnight when a Tesla sedan, driven by 23-year-old Cameron Morrison, collided head-on with a Toyota Avalon sedan, driven by 33-year-old Brandon Bahner.

Authorities reported that Bahner’s Avalon was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of Foothill Boulevard when the crash occurred near the intersection of Haven Avenue. Morrison’s Tesla, heading eastbound, collided head-on with Bahner’s vehicle as they approached the intersection.

Tragically, Bahner was severely injured in the collision and pronounced deceased at the crash scene. Morrison was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

The eastbound lanes of Foothill Boulevard were closed for seven hours during the investigation, significantly impacting the morning commute. The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the cause of the wrong-way driving.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

• The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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