Arcadia, CA – Authorities have identified the man killed in a tragic crash Thursday morning in the Angeles National Forest as 29-year-old Mark Camberos, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The fatal accident occurred around 8 a.m. on Chantry Flat Road, near the Santa Anita Dam, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Temple Station reported. A county worker reportedly noticed a vehicle precariously hanging over the edge of a cliff before it plunged down the steep embankment toward the road leading to the dam.
Emergency responders, including the Sierra Madre Fire Department, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash. Authorities said Camberos was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have not yet determined what caused the car to leave the roadway. It remains unclear whether speed, mechanical failure, or other factors played a role in the incident. Officials are continuing to examine the circumstances leading up to the crash.
Chantry Flat Road, a winding mountain route in the Angeles National Forest, is known for its sharp turns and limited guardrails, often posing challenges for drivers. The road was temporarily closed Thursday morning while crews worked to recover the vehicle and investigate the scene. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has not released additional details at this time 