Robert Bruno Jr. Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 8 in Pine Valley
Robert Bruno Jr. ID’d as Good Samaritan Killed in Pine Valley Car Crash on Interstate 8 near Pine Valley Creek Bridge
Pine Valley, California (February 6, 2019) – The man who fell to his death while aiding crash victim on the Pine Valley Creek Bridge Wednesday morning in Pine Valley has been identified as Robert Verlin Bruno Jr., 48, of Jacumba, according to authorities.
The deadly wreck happened shortly before 5:10 a.m. on Interstate 8 near the Pine Valley Creek Bridge and involved four vehicles.
The CHP said a Chevy pickup truck was traveling on the westbound side of Interstate 8 when it spun out on the icy roadway and slammed into the Pine Valley bridge’s railing.
Moments later, another truck swerved to avoid the first crash but ended up colliding with a Kia Sorento. A fourth car then crashed into the rear of the Kia.
Bruno stopped to help the driver of the Chevy pickup. He then ran to the side of the bridge and jumped over the rail while attempting to avoid the oncoming cars.
According to the CHP, Bruno did not survive the fall, and his body was found in a snow-covered canyon under the Pine Valley Creek Bridge by a chopper that was weaving through support beams during the search.
The other victims involved in the collision, including a 4-month-old infant, all sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene. But one patient was taken to a hospital for further aid.
Conditions on the bridge at the time of the accident were foggy, icy and snowy, the CHP said.
Further details were not immediately available, and the crash remains under investigation.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Bruno. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult period. We also wish those injured a quick recovery.
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