Riverside, CA (October 1, 2024) – A tragic traffic collision occurred early Sunday morning, resulting in the death of 21-year-old Alfredo Verganza-Lucas, a resident of Riverside. The incident took place at approximately 3:18 AM on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 91, around 1,000 feet west of the Adams Street off-ramp.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash involved a collision between an SUV and a sedan under circumstances that remain unclear. The impact was severe enough to send one of the vehicles over a wall and into a nearby canal. Emergency responders arrived at the scene promptly, but unfortunately, Verganza-Lucas succumbed to his injuries.
The Riverside County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the deceased, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is currently underway. Authorities are working diligently to gather more information and determine the factors that contributed to this tragic accident.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Alfredo Verganza-Lucas during this difficult time.
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