Pomona, Californiaย โ A devastating wrong-way collision on the westbound 60 Freeway in Pomona has claimed the lives of two sisters, a 1-year-old child, and the suspected DUI driver, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The crash occurred late Saturday night, March 22, 2025, around 11:00 PM, near Reservoir Street.
The victims in the Honda Civic have been identified as:
Jazmin Guadalupe Ramos, 29
Rachel Moreno, 39
Ezra, Jazminโs 1-year-old son
Jazmin and Rachel were pronounced dead at the scene. Ezra was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries on March 25.
Rachel was also a mother and leaves behind grieving children and family members. The family, based in Huntington Park, has requested privacy during this painful time.
The 24-year-old wrong-way driver, identified as Rick Rodriguez, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when he struck the Honda Civic and another vehicle. Authorities suspect alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision. Rodriguez was transported to the hospital and later died from his injuries the following day.
Video footage from the scene shows multiple mangled vehicles, including one that came to rest on the center median of the freeway. The CHP is actively investigating the crash, including toxicology reports and the sequence of events.
โThis tragedy is unimaginable. We extend our deepest condolences to the family,โ said a CHP spokesperson.
