Emily Pulsifer Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the young woman who lost her life in a tragic single-vehicle crash on the 15 Freeway in Oak Hills over the weekend. The victim, 20-year-old Emily Pulsifer from Santa Ana, was fatally injured in the accident that occurred early Saturday morning.
According to officials from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office, the crash took place at approximately 12:30 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the freeway, just south of Oak Hill Road. Pulsifer had been behind the wheel of a 2008 Mazda 3 when, for reasons still under investigation, her vehicle veered off the right shoulder of the road. The car became airborne and ultimately crashed into the lot of Desert Valley Towing, officials reported.
Authorities stated that Pulsifer had not been wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. As a result, she was ejected from the vehicle upon impact. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but due to the severity of her injuries, she was pronounced dead at the site of the accident.
Investigators are still working to determine what caused Pulsifer to lose control of her vehicle. So far, there is no evidence that alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash, according to the CHP. However, officials continue to analyze other potential contributing factors such as speed, road conditions, and possible driver fatigue.
The tragic incident has deeply affected Pulsifer’s family, friends, and the broader community. In response to the heartbreaking loss, a fundraiser was launched on GoFundMe to help support her family with funeral expenses. By Tuesday afternoon, the campaign had raised over $11,000 in community donations, demonstrating an outpouring of support from those who knew and loved her.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to come forward. The CHP’s San Bernardino Office can be reached at (909) 383-4247 for those who can provide additional details that might aid the investigation.
As officials continue their inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the accident, loved ones are left mourning the untimely passing of a young woman whose life was cut tragically short.