Los Angeles, CA - Fatal Vehicle Crash on Lower Azusa Rd Under Inquiry

Los Angeles, CA (February 16, 2025) – One person was killed in a violent multi-vehicle crash in El Monte on February 16, officials announced.

Officers with the Arcadia Police Department responded to reports of the deadly collision at the intersection of Lower Azusa Road and Dufree Avenue just before 3:00 p.m. Officials say that when officers arrived, they found the involved vehicles blocking lanes in the area. With the assistance of medical personnel from the Arcadia Fire Department, first responders determined that the driver of one of the vehicles had succumbed to their injuries at the scene and was pronounced dead. In the meantime, the crash is being investigated by authorities, and no further details were released.

We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased victim's family members.

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