A fiery crash that killed three and severely injured another in Murrieta was likely the result of speeding and loss of control, authorities said.
The single-vehicle crash occurred just after 11 p.m. Saturday, July 8 in the 39400 block of Whitewood Road, according to the Murrieta Police Department.
Agency spokeswoman Dominique Samario said the Tesla was traveling in an unknown direction when it went out of control and crashed in the parking lot of Alta Murrieta Elementary School, catching fire.
"One male occupant was discovered outside the vehicle with severe injuries," Samario said. "The male was transported to a local hospital. Murrieta police and Murrieta Fire & Rescue personnel discovered three occupants inside the vehicle after the fire was extinguished. The occupants were prono
