A motorist was killed after crashing into a tree in Jurupa Valley, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced Sunday.
The crash was reported Saturday at 3:07 p.m. Saturday on Mission Boulevard, west of Wineville Avenue where responding deputies found the vehicle crashed into a tree.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 18-year-old Anthony Zuniga. His city of residence was not provided.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and it was unknown if drug and/or alcohol played a role.
Mission Boulevard between Wineville Avenue and Cornerstone Drive was closed for investigation.
Anyone with additional information regarding this crash was encouraged to contact Deputy Vawter at 951-955-2600.