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El Monte, CA (January 29, 2026) – A crash that resulted in injuries was reported just after midnight at the intersection of Rosemead Blvd and Ralph St, prompting a response from emergency personnel in the early hours of Thursday.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:31 a.m., involving at least two vehicles in a collision along the northbound lanes of Rosemead Blvd. Bystanders and drivers in the vicinity alerted authorities as the crash caused immediate traffic disruption and visible damage to the involved vehicles. One or more individuals were injured in the impact and received medical attention on-site. Emergency medical services transported at least one person to a local hospital for further treatment; however, the extent of their injuries has not been publicly confirmed.
Responding officers secured the area to allow fire and rescue teams to assist those involved and to begin clearing the wreckage. The exact number of occupants in each vehicle remains unknown. Both directions of Rosemead Blvd experienced temporary delays while crews worked to remove debris and restore safe passage.
El Monte Police are actively investigating the cause of the crash. It is unclear at this stage whether any contributing factors such as impairment, speed, or distraction played a role. Witnesses were interviewed at the scene, and local surveillance footage may be reviewed as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Our thoughts are with the injured individuals and their families as they recover from this incident.
