The incident occurred late Friday night, with reports received at 11:58 p.m. regarding a small SUV engulfed in flames at the intersection of State Route 67 and Quail Rock Road in Ramona, California. Responding to the scene, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) discovered a pedestrian's body approximately two miles from the burning vehicle shortly after midnight on Saturday.
For investigative purposes, State Route 67 was closed between Archie Moore and Highland Valley roads. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the pedestrian came to be located away from the vehicle and the connection to the burning SUV, remain under investigation. Authorities are working diligently to piece together the sequence of events leading to the fatality.
Investigation and Response
The incident involving a burning SUV and a pedestrian fatality in Ramona is currently under thorough investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Investigators are focused on understanding the events leading up to the incident, including whether any other individuals were involved or present at the scene.
Investigation Efforts
- A drone search was deployed to examine the area for any additional pedestrians or evidence that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding the fatality.
- Authorities are working to confirm the involvement of a second person in the incident.
Unresolved Questions
- The cause of the fire in the SUV remains unclear.
- The exact sequence of events that resulted in the pedestrian's death is still being determined.
The investigation remains active as officials work to piece together the facts and determine any potential links between the burning vehicle and the discovered body.
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