On the morning of September 28, Chino Hills became the site of a tragic accident that claimed the life of a Whittier resident. The incident, a head-on collision on Carbon Canyon Road, occurred just before 6 AM, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies and the M.A.I.T responding to the scene. The collision resulted in the death of an unnamed 29-year-old, while the other driver, 20-year-old Ethan Ryan Godde, was treated for minor injuries before being taken into custody over a week later on October 6. According to the released statement, Godde now faces charges of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter.
The investigation into the crash, spearheaded by the Sheriff's Major Accident Investigation Team, led to Godde's arrest. Following the fatal incident, Godde was booked at West Valley Detention Center, while the name of the deceased has been withheld, pending the notification of next of kin. Authorities encourage anyone with information about the collision to come forward, providing a range of contact options, including the We-Tip Hotline for those who wish to remain anonymous.
The Chino Hills Police Department and the office of the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner, under the charge of Sheriff-Coroner Shannon D. Dicus, are well aware of the sensitivity surrounding the matter. They continue to solicit tips, ensuring that their investigation into the circumstances of the incident is as thorough as possible.
