“140 MPH Through a Red Light”: Deadly Crash Raises Questions About Ignored Warning Signs

A devastating crash in Los Angeles has left multiple families grieving and searching for answers after a speeding vehicle turned an intersection into a scene of unimaginable loss.

Nicole Linton, a traveling nurse, is accused of driving at nearly 140 miles per hour before running a red light and crashing into several vehicles. The impact was catastrophic. The collision triggered a massive fire, leaving the victims so severely burned that authorities had to rely on DNA testing to confirm their identities.

Among those killed were Asherey Ryan, who was eight-and-a-half months pregnant, her unborn child, her fiancé Reynold Lester, and her infant son, Alonzo Quintero. In a matter of seconds, an entire young family was lost. Another victim, Lynette Noble, also died in the crash.

The tragedy did not end there. Nathesia Lewis, a mother of six and grandmother, also lost her life. Her family has since filed a lawsuit, arguing that the crash may have been preventable.

As investigations unfolded, troubling details emerged. Court records revealed that Linton had a history of prior accidents, arrests, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalizations. Even more concerning, her sister reportedly noticed alarming behavior during a phone call just hours before the crash.

Despite these warning signs, Linton was still able to get behind the wheel and reach extreme speeds before entering the intersection.

Now, both criminal and civil cases are underway as families demand accountability. Beyond the legal process, this tragedy has sparked broader questions about oversight, mental health intervention, and whether more could have been done to prevent such a catastrophic outcome.

For the families affected, the grief is immeasurable — and the search for justice continues.