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CHP: Alcohol Likely in SR-2 Crash That Killed Five

9/7/2026

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The California Highway Patrol said a black 2016 Hyundai Veloster rolled over on State Route 2 near Wrightwood.
The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. on September 4, 2026, struck a power pole, and ejected five occupants.
CHP said none of the occupants wore seat belts.
CHP said alcohol likely contributed to the crash.
Victims—Rebeka Cabral Gonzalez (21), Jason Potter (19), Nevaeh Harper (20)—died while two survivors were air-lifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

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The California Highway Patrol said a black 2016 Hyundai Veloster rolled over on State Route 2 near Wrightwood.
The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. on September 4, 2026, struck a power pole, and ejected five occupants.
CHP said none of the occupants wore seat belts.
CHP said alcohol likely contributed to the crash.
Victims—Rebeka Cabral Gonzalez (21), Jason Potter (19), Nevaeh Harper (20)—died while two survivors were air-lifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.