Wade Wilson, 63, of Montebello, California, was killed in a two‑vehicle crash on the Pomona (60) Freeway early Saturday, May 23, 2026, near the Paramount Boulevard exit. Another person was injured and taken to the hospital.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the collision occurred at approximately 2:33 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the freeway. Responders found one victim lying in the middle lanes and another trapped inside a black sedan that had slammed into a freeway wall.
Firefighters from the Montebello Fire Department extricated the trapped occupant and transported them to a hospital in unknown condition. Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force injuries. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed his identity and cause of death.
Authorities issued a SigAlert at 3:08 a.m., closing all eastbound lanes of the freeway near Paramount Boulevard. The closure lasted nearly three hours before lanes reopened at 6:06 a.m.
Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash. CHP officers are examining skid marks, vehicle damage, and debris fields to reconstruct the collision. They have not released details about the second vehicle involved.
The crash site, located at the Paramount Boulevard exit, is a busy interchange in Montebello that has seen multiple serious accidents in recent years. Officials emphasized that nighttime and early‑morning collisions often carry higher risks due to reduced visibility and driver fatigue.
Wilson’s death has left his family and community grieving. Legal analysts note that families in such cases may pursue wrongful death claims under California law, which allows recovery for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other damages.
