Big Bear Lake, CA : A traffic collision on Highway 38 on Saturday, July 22, 2017
Big Bear Lake, California
Arrowhead Area officers responded to the scene of a traffic collision on Highway 38 east of Angelus Oaks.
Frank J. Zuppiger, a resident of Big Bear City, was driving a gray 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee westbound on the highway when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and entered onto the south shoulder of the highway where it overturned.
Zuppiger was trapped and would later be extricated by witnesses. After extrication, it was determined the victim was not breathing and CPR was performed by witnesses until relieved by San Bernardino County fire personnel.
An airship was requested and the solo driver was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer R. Kundrath is handling the collision investigation. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Source :
CHP investigates fatal collision