On Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 6:56 a.m., a major traffic collision occurred when a gray Chevy truck struck a 12-year-old child at the intersection of Grove Ave and G Street. The driver of the truck was going southbound on Grove Ave as the child was crossing the street, going eastbound. The driver struck the child while she was in the crosswalk. Due to the impact, the child sustained major injuries and was transported to a regional hospital. She ultimately succumbed to her injuries and died.
There is an on-going investigation regarding the collision. The driver remained at the scene of the collision is cooperating with investigators. Drugs and/or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Ontario Police Department at (909) 986-6711 or Corporal Roger Argomaniz at (909) 395-2001 ext. 4737 or Officer Jeff Mirtich at (909) 395-2001 ext. 4587.
Information can also be reported anonymously by calling WE-TIP at (800) 78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com