A 35-year-old Los Angeles firefighter, Stan Reza, died on July 26, 2026, in a collision involving a semi-truck on the northbound 605 Freeway near Beverly Boulevard.The incident occurred at 2:15 a.m.Friday, and Reza was driving a pickup truck at the time.The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which resulted in blunt traumatic injuries that led to his death at the scene.Reza, a three-year veteran of the L.A.Fire Department, was off-duty when the accident occurred.Fire Chief Jaime Moore expressed condolences to Reza's family and colleagues, emphasizing the department's collective grief.The LAFD shared his name via a Facebook post, noting his residence in Pomona and his graduation from Cal Poly Pomona.Memorial arrangements are pending, with officials stating details will be released once finalized.The crash highlights ongoing concerns about highway safety, particularly involving large commercial vehicles.

No further details about the collision's circumstances were disclosed, though the CHP spokesperson confirmed the location and time of the incident.This tragedy underscores the risks faced by emergency personnel even when off-duty.