Walnut Creek, CA – On the afternoon of Saturday, August 9, 2025, a head-on collision on eastbound Ygnacio Valley Road claimed the life of Alina Safi, 16, according to Bay City News. 

The crash occurred east of Oak Grove Road at approximately 4:40 PM. Safi, a student at Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, was the driver of one of the vehicles involved.

Walnut Creek police reported that Safi was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other occupants from the vehicles were transported to hospitals, including a juvenile who was airlifted to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland. A dog in one of the vehicles was taken to a veterinary clinic by a bystander.

A GoFundMe campaign has been created in her honor to raise funds for her funeral services.

Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence

Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility.  Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.

California Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Wrongful Death Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.