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Wed, Aug 6, 2008 (1:19 p.m.)
A 24-year-old man died after his 2006 Nissan Altima drifted into the center median and crashed into a steel power pole about 9:35 a.m. today, Metro Police said.
Evidence at the scene and a witness said the Nissan was traveling east in the left lane of Cheyenne Avenue near Desert Bluff Street when the crash occurred, police said.
The car appeared to drift into the raised center median, then continued eastward before hitting the pole, police said.
The man was taken to Mountain View Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by medical staff, police said.
The identification of the man is pending, the coroner's office said.
This is the 74th fatal accident in Metro Police jurisdiction this year.
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This man that died was a family member. So please if there were any witnesses who have any details of the crash or knows anything please email me odanny88boy@cox.net or call me at 8821960
I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS!! I AM CHRIS (MONT'S) SISTER AND MY BROTHER'S AND I KNEW THIS YOUNG MAN AND HIS BROHTER. HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY... THE MONTELONGO'S SEND ALL OUR LOVE AND MAY GOD PLEASE BLESS YOU. LOVE ALWAYS SAPRINA, JOEY, AND CHRIS MONTELONGO
This young man is my nephew. My heart hurts I feel so empty. He was the best man at my Wedding. He always made me laugh he will be missed. To my brother Chris and lil Chris I love you both and will see you this weekend.
Please if any witnesses please call.
Love Brandi and Dorian
I heard he was writing a text message when it happened. Man, a lot of people do the same thing. My girl rear-ended somebody text-driving. I'll never mess with a damn cellphone while driving again it's not worth losing your life.