Wrong-way driver kills 2 family members, leaves 3 hospitalized in Orange County

FONTANA, Calif. – A family is left devastated after a wrong-way driver crashed into a vehicle last Saturday on the 210 freeway in Fontana.

The family is now mourning the father, Jose Plasencia, and 16-year-old daughter Mia. While their 3-year-old son Ivan is currently in the ICU with a low survival rate. Mother, Angelica on her second surgery and 5-year-old daughter Bianca with a broken leg.

“The magnitude of this loss cannot be understated. This is a completely unexpected tragedy. As the Plasencia family picks up the pieces they will need to pay for funeral expenses, mortgage and bills,” said Alvina White, campaign organizer.

The car, a 2012 Ford, was heading eastbound on the westbound side of the 210 through Fontana when it crashed into a 2001 Lexus with two adults and three children inside around 6:30 a.m., according to the CHP.

The driver of the wrong-way Ford, a 23-year-old man from Fontana, was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to CHP dispatcher records, witnesses reported the Ford driver was swerving in and out of lanes and driving at high speeds up to 100 mph before crashing near the Citrus Avenue exit.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the CHP at (909)980-3994.

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KABC 7 contributed to this report.