Fatal Traffic Collision
Published on September 19, 2025
September 19th, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shannon Robledo, Police Lieutenant
Phone: (626) 403-7265
Email: wc@southpasadenaca.gov
Subject: Fatal Traffic Collision
South Pasadena, Calif. – On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 5:04 a.m., South Pasadena police officers were dispatched to the area of Orange Grove Avenue and Oliver Street regarding a solo vehicle traffic collision into a residence. Officers arrived within minutes and located the driver, who had significant injuries, and initiated CPR. The South Pasadena Fire Department arrived on scene to continue lifesaving measures, but the driver succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene shortly thereafter.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as a 20-year-old male, a resident of Altadena. The vehicle involved in the collision, a 2020 Dodge Charger, was reported as stolen out of the LAPD Northeast Division on September 14, 2025.
The investigation regarding this incident is ongoing. The name of the person involved is not being released pending notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is urged to call the South Pasadena Police Department, @ (626) 403-7270. If you would like to provide and anonymous tip, you can call Crime Stoppers, @ (800) 222-TIPS (8477)
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