(L.A.) Rasheed Bledsoe, 52, Died in Claremont
Case Number: 2025-07088
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 52-year-old Black male that occurred on a road.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Rasheed Bledsoe.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Blunt-Force Injuries
RIP RASHEED BLEDSOE (June 11, 1972 – April 28, 2025)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 2:19 a.m.
Claremont officials said the incident happened at around 2:10 a.m. on East Sixth Street near Mills Avenue.
The vehicle, which appeared to be a Tesla, burst into flames after hitting the tree. A hazardous materials team was called in to deal with the vehicle fire and its lithium batteries.
Both driver and passenger were declared deceased on scene.