One of two people found dead in a vehicle in Acton after it crashed into a ravine more a week ago was identified by authorities Tuesday.

The crash was initially believed to be a two-vehicle collision because two cars were found in the ravine Sunday, but investigators later determined the wrecks were unrelated, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP officers were called around 8:25 a.m. Sunday to Mount Emma Road, just east of Angeles Forest Highway. Investigators with the CHP’s Antelope Valley area believe the fatal crash occurred Aug. 19.

According to preliminary findings, a 2004 Toyota Corolla heading west on Mount Emma left the roadway and plunged about 100 feet down a steep embankment.

`Tragically, both occupants sustained fatal injuries as a result,” the CHP said.

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