Tragic Rollover Crash Claims Infant's Life on State Route 86 South of Brawley

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. - A devastating rollover crash on State Route 86 near Salton Sea Beach claimed the life of a six-day-old infant on Monday, January 27. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the crash occurred around 4 p.m. when a Jeep Cherokee, driven by a 17-year-old girl, veered off the roadway and collided with a guardrail.

The Jeep rolled onto the center median, ejecting the two passengers: a 37-year-old woman and the infant, Both were taken to Desert Regional Medical Center, where the woman sustained major injuries, and the infant was pronounced dead. according to KYMA The teenage driver, who was the only one wearing a seatbelt, sustained minor injuries

Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the accident The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of seatbelt use and safe driving practices.

Our hearts go out to the families affected by this heartbreaking event.