(L.A.) Matthew McMahon, 38, Died in Claremont
Case Number: 2025-07085
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a road.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Matthew McMahon.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Blunt-Force Injuries
RIP MATTHEW MCMAHON (November 7, 1986 – April 28, 2025)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 2:19 a.m.
The decedent was one of two people fatally injured in a fiery vehicle crash into a tree.
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.