One Killed in Wrong-Way Head-On Crash on 210 Freeway Near Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia
Arcadia, CA – December 15, 2025 – A fatal wrong-way collision on the 210 Freeway in Arcadia claimed one life early Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 3 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway near Baldwin Avenue. Responding officers found two vehicles with severe damage at the scene, including one that had caught fire. Preliminary findings indicate that one vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction before crashing head-on into another car. At least one person was killed as a result of the collision. The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin . Traffic was heavily impacted following the crash, with motorists diverted off the freeway at Colorado Boulevard. CHP continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the deadly incident.
