CLAREMONT, CA (November 11, 2025) — A 27-year-old woman died Saturday morning in a collision on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in Claremont. The Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner identified the victim as Alejandra Rubio.
Accident Details: California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision at 3:16 a.m. Saturday on the westbound freeway near the Indian Hill Boulevard exit. CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig told City News Service that officers found one person trapped inside one of the vehicles when they arrived at the scene.
The collision involved a pickup truck and a Toyota. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were called to the scene to assist with extricating the victim. Despite their efforts, Rubio was pronounced dead at the scene. Her city of residence was not available.
The CHP issued a Sigalert for the closure of four lanes of the westbound freeway and the Indian Hill Boulevard exit during the on-scene investigation. The closures allowed investigators to document the scene and clear the wreckage.
Investigation: The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances that led to the collision. Officers have not released information about what caused the crash between the pickup truck and the Toyota or whether additional vehicles were involved.
Authorities have not disclosed whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the collision. The CHP has not indicated whether any of the other drivers involved in the crash sustained injuries or whether any citations have been issued.
Legal Considerations: Multi-vehicle freeway crashes that occur in the early morning hours raise questions about visibility, driver alertness, and reaction time. When a victim becomes trapped inside a vehicle, the severity of the impact and the extent of vehicle damage often indicate the force involved in the collision.
Families who lose a loved one in a freeway crash can pursue wrongful death claims against the at-fault driver. These claims seek compensation for funeral expenses, medical costs incurred before death, and the loss of financial support and companionship. Determining liability requires a thorough review of the crash dynamics and each driver’s actions.
In cases involving multiple vehicles, establishing fault may require examination of traffic patterns, lane positions, and whether one driver’s negligence set off a chain reaction. California’s comparative fault system allows for damages to be allocated based on each party’s degree of responsibility.
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends of Alejandra Rubio during this time of grief.
Source: MyNewsLA