Karem Ahmed Killed in Tragic Collision on Euclid Avenue [Rancho Cucamonga, CA]

Teen Driver Killed in Early-Morning Crash at Euclid Avenue and I-10 Off-Ramp

Rancho Cucamonga, CA (January 23, 2026) — A fatal traffic collision claimed the life of 16-year-old Karem Ahmed of Rancho Cucamonga early Tuesday morning in Rancho Cucamonga.

According to authorities, the California Highway Patrol responded around 2:48 a.m. to a crash on the dirt shoulder near Euclid Avenue and the westbound I-10 off-ramp. The driver, identified as Ahmed, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation by the California Highway Patrol’s Inland Station.

Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic loss. Our thoughts are with them during this incredibly difficult time.

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