San Bernardino, CA – Woman Killed in Suspected Street Race Crash
Posted on June 11, 2020 Written By: iadminlaw
Algetta Strother Killed in Suspected San Bernardino Street Race Crash
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (June 11, 2020) – On Monday night, a crash following a suspected street race in San Bernardino killed one driver and led to the arrest of the other. The June 8 incident involved a mother and her son who were allegedly racing each other on Ninth Street.
The time was roughly 10:15 p.m.
Reports say two drivers–identified as Algetta Strother and Steven Strother, Jr., who are reported as mother and son–were allegedly racing each other on Ninth Street close to Waterman Avenue, and to the east of it. Steven Strother, Jr. had been behind the wheel of a Buick Century.
Algetta Strother had been driving a Chevrolet Tahoe, according to San Bernardino Police.
According to reports, the two vehicles were going west on Ninth Street. Each driver attempted to pass another vehicle–described as a Toyota Camry. However, the Buick crashed into the car, according to reports.
The Tahoe went out of Algetta Strother’s control. It overturned and struck a tree, a light pole, and a standpipe.
Algetta Strother was thrown from the vehicle. She died at the incident site.
Responders transported a passenger who had been in the SUV to a hospital in the area. The injuries she suffered are not known. Her identity has not been reported.
The occupants of the Toyota were not injured in the crash, reports say. The identities of the two people have also not been reported.
Authorities arrested Steven Strother, Jr. on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.
Investigators are continuing to gather information regarding the incident. If anyone has information about the crash, the person can contact Sgt. Jeff Harvey or Detective Dan Acosta. The number is 909-384-5792.
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