Linda Kaufman Accident, Yucaipa, CA Death, Obituary – Woman Dies After Crash at Bryant Street and State Route 38

YUCAIPA, Calif. — An 80-year-old Yucaipa woman has died from injuries sustained in a serious head-on collision at the intersection of Bryant Street and State Route 38.

The San Bernardino County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as Linda Kaufman, who succumbed to her injuries at a hospital on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, four days after the crash.

What Happened

The collision occurred at approximately 12:28 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Bryant Street and State Route 38 in Yucaipa.

According to investigators, a white Chevrolet Silverado and a gray Ford Explorer were involved in what appeared to be a head-on collision. The crash left vehicles blocking westbound Bryant Street.

The Ford Explorer reportedly caught fire following the impact, with Kaufman, who was driving the vehicle, trapped inside.

Good Samaritans attempted to help remove her from the burning vehicle before emergency personnel arrived.

Three People Hospitalized

Emergency crews transported three people to Loma Linda University Medical Center following the collision.

Kaufman was critically injured and remained hospitalized until her death on July 29. The condition of the other two people involved has not been provided in the available information.

Both vehicles were eventually towed from the scene.

Investigation Continues

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including how the two vehicles came to be involved in the apparent head-on crash.

The investigation remains active, and officials have not released additional details regarding possible contributing factors.

Remembering Linda Kaufman

Linda Kaufman’s death has added a tragic outcome to a collision that initially left three people hospitalized.

Her passing came several days after the crash, as family and loved ones faced the loss of an 80-year-old Yucaipa resident.

The investigation into the Yucaipa accident remains ongoing. Further information is expected as authorities continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the July 25 collision.