38-Year-Old Riverside Man Pronounced Dead after Multi-Vehicle Collision near Valley of Falls Drive

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA (March 20, 2024) – Saturday afternoon, Douglas Grant Jr. was killed in a head-on accident on Highway 38.

The incident occurred around 12:35 p.m., on the northbound lanes of the freeway just south of Valley of the Fall Drive.

Investigators say the driver of a northbound 2022 Chevrolet attempted to pass a Toyota pickup-truck while traveling over 45 mph.

The Chevy then crossed the broken yellow lines and collided head-on with a 2013 International 4400 fire truck crew carrier that was traveling at about 55 mph. Upon impact, the fire-truck lost control and slammed into the Toyota in the oncoming lane. 

Despite their injuries, the crew inside the fire-truck assisted the other parties involved. Due to the extent of his condition, 38-year-old Grant Jr., of Riverside succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Paramedics also transported nine firefighters from the US Forest Service to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Douglas Grant Jr. May you find comfort and strength during this time.

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