The deadly Ontario crash occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. on March 29, 2026, on westbound Interstate 10, just west of E. 4th Street.
Ontario, CA – The two people who were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Ontario late Sunday night have been identified.
The San Bernardino County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as 52-year-old Hye Kim of Pomona and 26-year-old Carlos Soto of Montclair.
The deadly Ontario crash occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. on March 29, 2026, on westbound Interstate 10, just west of E. 4th Street.
Authorities said the incident began when a vehicle collided with a disabled car that was parked on the right shoulder of the freeway. As traffic slowed in response to the initial crash, a big rig traveling westbound failed to stop in time and slammed into multiple vehicles, triggering a chain-reaction collision involving six to seven vehicles, including those involved in the original crash. The impact was so severe that one of the vehicles was split in half.
Hye Kim and Carlos Soto were both pronounced dead at the scene. At least two other individuals were injured in the crash, with one sustaining critical injuries and another suffering moderate injuries. No arrests have been reported in connection with the incident.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene alongside Ontario Police Department personnel and Ontario Fire Department crews, who assisted with rescue efforts and medical aid.
The crash prompted a full closure of all westbound lanes of Interstate 10 for several hours, causing significant traffic delays in the area. A SigAlert was issued as authorities worked to clear the wreckage, and lanes were reopened early Monday morning.
The incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
According to the California Highway Patrol and data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, California records more than 4,000 traffic fatalities annually. Many of these crashes occur on major highways like Interstate 10, with San Bernardino County ranking among the regions with the highest number of deadly collisions, highlighting ongoing concerns about roadway safety.