Two-Vehicle Collision near Holt Avenue Left One Woman Dead

SAN BERNARDINO, CA (May 11, 2022) – A car crash on 10 Freeway claimed the life of 25-year-old Mariah Beltran early Saturday morning.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 1:23 a.m. east of Holt Avenue in the Covina area.

Initial investigations determined that a westbound 2006 Saturn Vue, driven by 22-year-old Carlos Rivas, lost control for reasons unknown.

As a result, it collided with a 2018 Honda Accord driven by a 47-year-old Los Angeles woman, causing her Saturn to overturn.

Eventually, paramedics arrived at the scene and transported Rivas and his passenger, Beltran, to Pomona Valley Hospital where Beltran succumbed to her injuries.

Meanwhile, Rivas is in treatment for moderate injuries, and the Accord driver sustained minor injuries but was not hospitalized.

San Bernardino Officials are investigating the fatal collision along the 10 Freeway at this time.


No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Mariah Beltran.


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