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BALDWIN PARK, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 8, 2026 — Three people died after a car crashed into a freeway divider during a police pursuit early Saturday morning, November 7, on the westbound 10 Freeway in Baldwin Park, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The pursuit began near Azusa Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. after the vehicle reportedly failed to yield. The car, which was carrying four people, crashed into a divider near the Francisquito Avenue exit. One person died at the scene, and the three others were taken to a hospital.
Two of those three later died at the hospital. The fourth person's condition had not been confirmed as of the latest update. The CHP said it had been pursuing a driver suspected of DUI at the time of the crash, though that has not been confirmed as a cause.
Video from the scene showed a red car with heavy front-end damage. Firefighters were seen placing a bleeding victim on a stretcher before moving him from the roadway. A SIG alert closed the Francisquito Avenue off-ramp for an unspecified period. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has taken custody of at least one of the bodies. No further details, including the identities of those killed, have been released.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does speed affect survival in a crash like this?
Higher speeds mean more force at impact and less time for a driver to react or brake, which raises the chances of severe injury or death, especially in collisions with fixed objects like a median or divider.
Why does seat belt use matter so much in high-speed crashes?
A seat belt keeps occupants from being thrown within or out of the vehicle on impact, which lowers the risk of fatal injury substantially during sudden stops or collisions.
What should families do after a fatal crash like this?
Families typically start by contacting the agency that responded, in this case the CHP, to request the incident report and ask how to arrange for the release of a loved one's remains through the medical examiner's office.
How are fatal crashes like this one investigated?
Investigators usually reconstruct the crash using physical evidence, witness accounts, and any available video, and in cases involving a police pursuit, the agency typically conducts an internal review of the chase alongside the criminal investigation.
