Press Release: Tragic Vehicle Crash in Claremont Claims Two Lives
Claremont, CA— A tragic vehicle accident early Monday morning resulted in the deaths of two individuals when a Tesla crashed into a tree on East Sixth Street near Mills Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m., according to Claremont police and county fire department officials.
Witnesses reported that the vehicle burst into flames following the collision. Skid marks and a sheared parking meter were visible at the crash site. The driver was pronounced dead shortly after emergency services arrived, while the passenger was found after firefighters extinguished the flames. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified one victim as 52-year-old Rasheed Bledsoe; however, it remains unclear if he was the driver or the passenger.
A hazardous materials team was deployed to manage the vehicle fire, specifically addressing concerns related to the Tesla’s lithium batteries. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, with authorities piecing together events leading up to this catastrophic incident.
This tragic event serves as a somber reminder of road safety awareness among drivers and pedestrians alike.
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