RAMONA MAN KILLED IN CRASH

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April 1, 2010 (Ramona) – Ryan Cupples, 24, of Ramona has been identified as the victim in a fatality car accident that occurred March 27th on San Vicente Road in Ramona. He was the passenger in an Acura driven by Bryan Patrick Powers, who was also seriously injured. CHP reports the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control. striking a tree and a large rock.

 

Cupples, who lived with his parents, sustained a head injury. He was air-lifted to a trauma center, where he died later that day. CHP in El Cajon is investigating the accident.
 

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he had lived in Ramona since 1991 and graduated in 2003 from Ramona High School He earned his emergency medical technician certification and worked for Cal Fire.
A passionate surfer, on his My Space page, he posted, “The good die young - because they see it's no use living if you've got to be good.”
 

A celebration of Ryan's life will be held Friday, April 2, 2010, at 7 pm at Calvary Chapel in Ramona. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the San Diego Rescue Mission.
 


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