Victim Killed in Dana Point Car Collision on PCH and Selva Road ID’d as Jason Carbonell
23-Year-Old Jason Carbonell Killed in Dana Point Car Accident on PCH and Selva Road
Dana Point, California (August 25, 2020) – The Rancho Santa Margarita driver who died following a traffic collision that happened in Dana Point, on August 19, has been identified as 23-year-old Jason Carbonell, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
The fatal two-vehicle crash was reported at about 10:00 p.m. on the PCH at Selva Road
The accident began when the Laguna Beach police were pursuing a Toyota Corolla near Niguel Road Wednesday night. For undetermined reasons, the officials stopped the chase, and the Toyota motorist, a woman in her 40s, continued driving along the highway.
The Toyota then crashed with a Subaru Outback operated by Carbonell at PCH and Selva Road.
Due to the impact, Carbonell was pinned inside the car. He was rescued from the wreckage and rushed to the hospital for further medication.
Jason Carbonell Fatal Dana Point Crash on PCH and Selva Road
Sadly, Carbonell was pronounced deceased while undergoing treatment.
Brian, Carbonell’s twin brother, and his girlfriend, who were riding as passengers in the Outback, sustained major to minor injuries, respectively.
Both Brian and his girlfriend were hospitalized at Mission Hospital after the mishap.
Meanwhile, the Toyota operator was transported to an area hospital in an unknown condition and arrested in connection with the fatal crash.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to determine the cause of the accident.
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