ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) – Ontario police have arrested a driver they say was high on drugs when he crashed a Corvette into a tree during a test drive, killing the car salesman.
It happened around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.
A police statement says witnesses saw the red Corvette being driven at a high rate of speed before the driver lost control just before the crash.
The CarMax salesman, a 43-year-old Montclair man, was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Police say 28-year-old Alex Demetro of Union City was treated for his injuries at a hospital and arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs.
CarMax issued a statement expressing remorse for the employee’s death.
“Today is an incredibly sad day for the CarMax family,” company officials said. “Our hearts and prayers go out to our associate’s family. CarMax is working closely with the authorities on the investigation.”
Ontario police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact Officer Brian Olivo at (909) 395-4646, via a tip line at (800) 78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com.