By Crash News Writer 
Walnut Creek, CA (August 14, 2025) – A 16-year-old girl was killed and four others were hospitalized following a devastating head-on collision Saturday afternoon in Walnut Creek.
According to reports, the deadly crash occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. on August 10 along Ygnacio Valley Road, just east of Oak Grove Road. The Walnut Creek Police Department confirmed that 16-year-old Alina Safi was driving one of the vehicles involved in the two-car head-on collision.
Safi was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people suffered injuries and were transported to area hospitals for treatment. One of the injured victims, a minor under 18 years old, was airlifted to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland due to the severity of their injuries.
A GoFundMe campaign has since been created by Safi’s family to help with expenses following the tragic loss. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
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This article is based on initial statements from local police and publicly available sources. Further updates will be provided as investigations continue.
- Alina Safi, age 16, was identified as the deceased. Her family has been notified and has initiated a public fundraiser.
- The identities and conditions of the four other victims have not been publicly released.
- Authorities have not confirmed the exact cause of the crash, and the Walnut Creek Police Department continues its investigation.
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