The California Highway Patrol investigated the collision at Amar Road and Millbury Avenue, and the medical examiner identified the woman on Thursday.
LA PUENTE, CA - October 23, 2026
An 83-year-old woman died after a two-car collision at the intersection of Amar Road and Millbury Avenue in La Puente, according to MyNewsLA.com. The crash was reported at 5:48 p.m. on a Monday, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded and investigated.
Key Facts
- Date: Crash reported at 5:48 p.m. on a Monday; first reported October 23, 2026.
- Location: Intersection of Amar Road and Millbury Avenue, La Puente, Los Angeles County, California.
- Type of crash: Two-car collision.
- Vehicles involved: A white Mercedes-Benz and a black BMW.
- Injuries / fatalities: One death, the 83-year-old woman who was driving one of the vehicles. No other injuries were reported.
- Responding agencies: California Highway Patrol.
- Reported by: MyNewsLA.com
Crash Overview
According to the CHP, a witness told officers that the two vehicles had collided in the intersection. A woman was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, according to CHP Officer Sergio Garcia, who spoke to City News Service.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the woman on Thursday as Teresa Castellanos Maldonado. Garcia said there was no information about any other injuries.
Few other details have been reported. The reports do not specify a cause or any allegations related to the crash.
People Involved
The deceased woman, 83, was the driver of one of the two vehicles. The medical examiner identified her as Teresa Castellanos Maldonado. Police said there was no information about other injuries.
Investigation Status
The California Highway Patrol investigated the crash. The reports do not specify any contributing factors, citations or charges.