Three Dead After CHP Pursuit Ends in Crash on Francisquito Avenue Off-Ramp From the 10 Freeway in Baldwin Park

BALDWIN PARK, Calif. — Three people were killed and a fourth was seriously injured early Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, when a car fleeing California Highway Patrol officers crashed on the Francisquito Avenue off-ramp from the westbound 10 (San Bernardino) Freeway, according to the CHP as reported by local news outlets.

What happened

The CHP said officers tried to stop a red 2011 Toyota Corolla at about 4:10 a.m. on the westbound 10 Freeway west of Holt Avenue in West Covina. The agency said the car had been seen traveling in an unsafe manner. Reports described the driver as a possible DUI suspect. The driver did not yield and a pursuit followed.

A CHP lieutenant told ABC7 the pursuit began near Azusa Avenue after officers saw the car speeding at more than 100 mph, tailgating and weaving between lanes. According to the CHP, the driver took the Francisquito Avenue off-ramp in Baldwin Park a few minutes later. The driver was unable to negotiate the curve of the off-ramp and hit a concrete wall or barrier. CBS Los Angeles reported that the CHP put the car's speed at about 100 mph at impact.

Casualties

• The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office identified the driver as a 19-year-old, according to MyNewsLA.com.
• A 20-year-old male passenger and a female passenger were taken to hospitals with major injuries and later died, the CHP said. Their identities were withheld pending notification of next of kin.
• A second 20-year-old male passenger was taken to Los Angeles General Medical Center with major injuries. ABC7 reported that he remained in critical condition.

The CHP said the occupants ranged in age from 19 to 25. No injuries to officers were reported.

Traffic impact

A SigAlert was issued for the crash Saturday morning and canceled at around noon, according to ABC7.

Investigation status

The CHP is investigating. Whether the driver was impaired has not been confirmed. News reports described the driver only as a possible or suspected DUI driver, and no toxicology or other findings have been released. Reports did not say why the driver was initially stopped beyond the unsafe driving described by the CHP.

Sources: California Highway Patrol statements as reported by MyNewsLA.com, ABC7 Los Angeles and CBS News Los Angeles. Details may change as the investigation continues.