Banning Driver Involved In Fiery Crash

RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- Fatigue was likely a factor in a fiery car crash Tuesday morning at Indian Canyon.

John Shippling, 45 from Morongo Valley, was driving his Nissan on state Route 62 when he struck a Chevrolet driven by Jessica Jones, 38 of Banning, according to the California Highway Patrol. A teenager, also from Banning, was in Jones' car.

Shippling then struck a Chrysler parked on the shoulder before both cars burst into flames, according to the CHP.

Officers said alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash but believe Shippling's fatigue did play a role.

No one was injured in the crash.

--Photos by Dean Lockwood