Woman Suffers Medical Emergency On 91 Freeway, Dies Following Crash

CORONA, CA — A motorist suffered a medical emergency Monday while driving on the Riverside (91) Freeway in Corona, causing her to crash into a retaining wall, after which she was taken to a hospital, dying a short time later.

The crash happened shortly before 8 a.m. Monday on the westbound 91 at Serfas Club Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Sgt. Edelmiro Perez told City News Service that the victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was at the wheel of her Audi SUV, traveling at an unconfirmed speed, when she experienced an unspecified medical complication that caused her to lose control.

"The vehicle veered onto the shoulder area and hit the concrete wall," Perez said. "The SUV actually sustained little damage. No other vehicles were involved."

Passing motorists called 911, and Corona Fire Department paramedics reached the location within a few minutes.

"We understand she had some type of prior medical condition, and that may have led to her becoming disabled behind the wheel," Perez said.

The victim was taken to Corona Regional Medical Center, where she died a short time later, he said.

No freeway lanes were shut down after the crash.

An autopsy was pending on the victim.