One person was killed, and two others were critically injured in a wrong-way head-on collision on West Puente Avenue in West Covina early Friday morning, February 21, 2025.
According to the West Covina Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 12:16 a.m. in the 1700 block of West Puente Avenue, between North Orange and North Sunset Avenues. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a black Toyota sedan collided head-on with a white Honda sedan.
A man in the back seat of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene by West Covina Fire Department personnel.
Three passengers in the Honda — two men and a woman — were transported to the hospital. Two were listed in critical condition, while the third was treated and released.
The driver of the Toyota sedan was also hospitalized and remains in critical condition.
The West Covina Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the cause of the collision.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
