Fatal Crash Ends CHP Pursuit at Francisquito Avenue Off-Ramp on Westbound 10 Freeway
A CHP pursuit that began on the westbound 10 Freeway near Azusa Avenue ended in a deadly crash at the Francisquito Avenue exit early Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. At least one person died; reports differ on how many were killed.
A California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a fatal crash early Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the Francisquito Avenue exit of the westbound San Bernardino (10) Freeway in the Baldwin Park/West Covina area.
What authorities say happened
CHP officers tried to stop a vehicle on the westbound 10 Freeway near Azusa Avenue at about 4:10 a.m. Saturday. A short pursuit followed and ended a couple of minutes later at the Francisquito Avenue exit, according to CHP statements relayed by local news outlets. MyNewsLA.com reported, citing CHP, that officers were pursuing a suspected DUI driver. ABC7 described the vehicle as red and did not mention DUI in the report reviewed.
Casualties: reports differ
Both outlets reported at least one person pronounced dead at the scene. Both said other people were taken to hospitals. ABC7 reported that three others were hospitalized, in unknown condition. MyNewsLA.com reported, citing CHP, that three people were taken to a hospital, two of whom later died. It said the condition of the third was unclear. Because of this discrepancy, the total number of deaths is not confirmed here. Authorities had not released the victims' identities or said who was in which vehicle in the reports reviewed.
Traffic impact
The crash closed the Francisquito Avenue exit from the westbound 10 Freeway. A SigAlert was issued, and no estimated reopening time had been released in the reports reviewed. Drivers should check Caltrans and CHP traffic updates.
The CHP had not released further details, including the cause of the crash or the reason for the attempted stop.
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