Charles Shacklock Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 243 in San Jacinto Mountains
Charles Shacklock ID’d as Man Killed in San Jacinto Mountains Car Crash on Highway 243 near Pine Cove
San Jacinto Mountains, California (May 11, 2021) – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died Sunday afternoon following a head-on collision in the San Jacinto Mountains as Charles Shacklock, 31, of Lowellville, Ohio.
The deadly crash was reported at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 9, in the 19401 block of Highway 243 near Banning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a silver SUV collided head-on with a black SUV for unknown reasons on the highway.
The impact of the collision caused one of the SUVs to overturn.
1 Killed, 3 Injured in Highway 243 Crash in San Jacinto Mountains
One of the involved parties, now identified as Shacklock, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
A helicopter airlifted another person with critical injuries while two other patients were transported by ground ambulances with moderate injuries. Their names and current condition remained unknown.
Both directions of Highway 243 were closed as authorities examined and cleared the scene.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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