A fiery crash involving a black BMW M4 and a white Nissan Sentra on Interstate 15 left four people dead and several others injured Saturday night, authorities said.
The collision was reported around 9:33 p.m. Aug. 23 just north of Winchester Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. A black BMW M4 traveling northbound was seen driving recklessly before it struck the concrete median, crossed into the southbound lanes and collided with a white Nissan.
The BMW caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames, CHP officials said.
Three passengers in the BMW were killed at the scene. They were identified by the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau as Mina Sabet, 14, of Downey; Yostena Sabet, 22, of Downey; and Jacob Labib, 13, of La Palma.
The BMW’s driver, a 25-year-old Moreno Valley man, was pulled from the burning vehicle by bystanders. He suffered major injuries and was taken to Inland Valley Medical Center.
The Nissan’s driver, Nicholas Callans, 36, of Wildomar, was transported to Inland Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 10:08 p.m., officials said. His 22-year-old passenger was rushed to the same hospital in critical condition.
CHP officers, firefighters and emergency crews shut down lanes as they worked to extinguish the flames and clear the wreckage. The crash caused significant traffic delays on the southbound side of the freeway.
Authorities said alcohol is not believed to be a factor. The BMW driver may face charges pending the outcome of the investigation.
The CHP Temecula office asked any witnesses to call (951) 466-4300.
