Michael Allen Stroup Jr. Obituary, Death: Tragic ATV Accident Claims Life of 20-Year-Old Phelan Resident Along Highway 138
The California Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal collision on Highway 138 as Michael Allen Stroup Jr., a 20-year-old resident of Phelan. The tragic incident occurred last week, resulting in Stroup’s untimely death shortly after the collision.
Stroup was riding a 1994 Honda ATV, attempting to cross Highway 138 in a southwest direction between Rancho Del La Garto and Kruse Drive, an unincorporated county area just south of Phelan. A 2024 Nissan Rogue, traveling eastbound at approximately 70 mph, struck Stroup’s ATV, causing fatal injuries. The driver of the SUV, a 46-year-old woman from San Jose, attempted to avoid the collision but was unable to do so.
The California Highway Patrol reported that Stroup was thrown from the ATV upon impact, and emergency responders transported him to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the SUV sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The collision remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol to determine the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
Stroup’s death has sent shockwaves through the community, with friends and family mourning the loss of a young life. A fund established online via (link unavailable) to help the family with funeral expenses has received over $10,000 in donations, a testament to the community’s support for the family. A celebration of life is planned at 2 p.m. on June 29 at the home of Stroup’s grandparents, 10622 Monte Vista Street in Alta Loma.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing, with the California Highway Patrol urging anyone with information or witnesses to contact CHP Officer D. Eason at (909) 383-4247. The community is coming together to support the family and friends of Stroup, who was known for his kind heart and generous spirit.
Stroup’s death serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance on our roads. The community is urged to come together to support the family and friends of Stroup during this difficult time. Michael Allen Stroup Jr. will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
The California Highway Patrol is committed to determining the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation. Stroup’s death is a tragic reminder of the importance of road safety, and the community is coming together to support the family and friends of the young man.
In conclusion, the tragic death of Michael Allen Stroup Jr. has shaken the community, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. May his memory continue to inspire us, and may we come together to support those in need.
Rest in peace, Michael Allen Stroup Jr. Your memory will never be forgotten.
The community is urged to come together to support the family and friends of Stroup during this difficult time. The California Highway Patrol is committed to determining the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the tragic incident, and anyone with information is urged to come forward.
