Los Angeles, CA (December 14, 2025) – Authorities have identified Bryan Ceja as the 13-year-old boy who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday on the Foothill (210) Freeway in the Shadow Hills area of Los Angeles. Six others were also injured in the collision.
Accident Details: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) was notified of the crash around 7:53 p.m. on Sunday. The accident occurred on the westbound Foothill Freeway east of the Sunland Boulevard off-ramp.
According to witnesses on the scene, a black SUV or pickup truck was moving in and out of the freeway lanes at a high rate of speed before the collision. Two of the vehicles rolled over, and the crash blocked all lanes of traffic.
Six others were injured in the collision. The Los Angeles Fire Department said that a 40-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman, and a 61-year-old man were taken to hospitals in “at least” serious condition. Two other individuals were taken to hospitals with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening, and one individual declined to be taken to the hospital.
Investigation: The CHP is continuing its investigation into the cause of the multi-vehicle crash that occurred on the westbound Foothill (210) Freeway near the Sunland Boulevard off-ramp.
Investigators will analyze physical evidence from the scene, including vehicle damage, debris patterns, skid marks, and rollover dynamics, to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the collision. Because witnesses reported that a black SUV or pickup truck was weaving in and out of traffic at a high rate of speed, CHP will focus on identifying that vehicle and determining whether unsafe lane changes or excessive speed triggered the chain-reaction crash.
Authorities may also review freeway surveillance footage, dash camera recordings, and witness statements to establish a clear timeline. Mechanical inspections of the involved vehicles may be conducted, and investigators will evaluate traffic conditions, visibility, and roadway factors at the time of the crash. These findings will be critical in determining fault and whether reckless or negligent driving played a role.
Legal Considerations: California law requires drivers to operate their vehicles with reasonable care and to avoid unsafe speed and lane changes, especially on busy freeways.
If the investigation confirms that a driver’s reckless or negligent behavior caused or contributed to the crash, that individual may face civil liability for the injuries and death that resulted, even if criminal charges are not ultimately filed.
For the family of Bryan Ceja, the loss of a 13-year-old child is unimaginable. A wrongful death claim may help surviving family members seek compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and the profound emotional harm caused by this tragedy.
The injured victims may also have personal injury claims to recover medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.
While no legal action can undo the harm, pursuing these claims can provide a measure of accountability and support for families facing long-term physical and emotional recovery.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Bryan’s family and friends during this difficult time. And I wish healing and strength to the injured survivors as they begin their recoveries.
Source: My News LA