4 people dead, 2 in critical condition after rollover crash near Angeles National Forest in Wrightwood

Four people are dead and two others are in critical condition after a rollover crash on Friday morning near Wrightwood.

The California Highway Patrol said around 1:30 a.m., a car carrying six passengers was involved in a crash on the Angeles Crest Highway along the eastern edge of the Angeles National Forest.

Preliminary investigation shows that a black 2016 Hyundai Veloster carrying the six passengers, all from Wrightwood, was traveling eastbound on the highway when the driver allegedly veered to the right.

The car went off the roadway, rolled over into an embankment and crashed into a power pole.

Authorities said five of the passengers were ejected from the car, and one was able to get out on their own. Four of the passengers were confirmed dead at the scene and two others were taken to a local trauma center in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation also showed that none of the passengers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. Authorities believe that alcohol was likely a contributing factor in the crash.

CHP said all of the occupants, three men and three women, were under the age of 25. Investigators said alcohol was a contributing factor to the crash.

The identities of the passengers are being withheld at this time.

Anyone who may have any information is encouraged to contact Investigating Officer F. Melgar at the CHP Antelope Valley Area office at (661) 743-6060 during business hours. After business hours, please contact the Los Angeles Communications Center at (323) 259-3200.