Rasheed Bledsoe dies in fatal Claremont crash

Rasheed Bledsoe dies in fatal Claremont crash

Fatal Claremont crash death of Rasheed Bledsoe – Obituary

Rasheed Bledsoe, a 52-year-old man, was identified as one of the victims in a deadly vehicle crash early Monday morning in Claremont.

The crash occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. on East Sixth Street near Mills Avenue, as the vehicle, believed to be a Tesla, crashed into a tree and erupted into flames.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, and Bledsoe’s body was discovered after firefighters extinguished the flames. The exact role of Bledsoe, whether as the driver or passenger, remains unclear.

A hazardous materials team was called in to handle the fire, which involved the vehicle’s lithium batteries. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.