Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-10 Freeway in West Covina (Jan. 1)

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WEST COVINA, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2026) — One person was killed Thursday in a multi-vehicle collision on the Interstate 10 Freeway, just east of Sunset Avenue in West Covina, authorities reported.

The crash occurred on Jan. 1st at approximately 6:34 p.m. on the westbound I-10, according to the California Highway Patrol. Witnesses told officers that a dark-colored sedan appeared to lose control, strike the center divider, and then veer toward the right shoulder.

Another witness reported that three vehicles were involved. Two of the vehicles came to rest in the slow lane, while a third stopped near the gore point. Smoke was reportedly seen coming from one of the vehicles, and a witness indicated the driver was unresponsive.

Personnel from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner were called to the scene around 7:15 p.m. The identity of the deceased has not been released.

A SigAlert was issued shortly after 7 p.m., closing lanes three and four of the westbound freeway. The lane closures remained in effect for more than two hours and were lifted at approximately 9:36 p.m. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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