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Tour Bus Collision on Los Angeles Freeway Leaves 1 Dead, 32 Injured

A Mother's Day crash involving a disabled SUV and a tour bus on State Route 60 near Hacienda Heights has led to one fatality and dozens of hospitalizations, with authorities investigating the cause of the incident.

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A Nissan Pathfinder is on display at the 2009 San Diego International Auto Show. File photo by Roger Williams/UPI

Overview

  • The crash occurred just after 5 a.m. on May 11, 2025, when a tour bus carrying 63 passengers collided with a disabled Nissan Pathfinder on State Route 60 near Hacienda Heights.
  • The SUV, which was stalled in the westbound lane, caught fire upon impact, trapping and killing the driver, whose identity has not yet been released.
  • Thirty-two passengers from the bus were transported to local hospitals, including two in critical condition, while the remaining injuries ranged from minor to moderate.
  • The bus veered across multiple lanes following the collision and struck a guardrail, but the fire did not spread to the bus itself.
  • Authorities have ruled out drugs and alcohol as factors in the crash and continue to investigate the cause of the SUV's disablement.