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[03-22-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Two Women Killed, Infant Injured After Suspected DUI Wrong-Way Crash on 60 Freeway

Published March 24, 2025

[03-22-2025] Two Women Killed, Infant Injured After Suspected DUI Wrong-Way Crash on 60 FreewayTwo women were killed, and a 1-year-old child was hospitalized after a suspected DUI driver caused a wrong-way crash on the 60 Freeway near the 71 Freeway in Pomona late Saturday night, March 22, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers received reports around 11:00 p.m. of a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of the Pomona (60) Freeway.

The wrong-way vehicle collided with two other vehicles, resulting in fatal injuries to two women and injuring a 1-year-old child who was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The suspected wrong-way driver, identified as 24-year-old Rick R., was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He sustained major injuries and was also hospitalized.

CHP officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.

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