Rina Horowitz Obituary: Los Angeles Resident Dies in Tragic Car Accident
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Rina Horowitz, a beloved resident, who tragically passed away following a fatal car accident on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was 36 years old. Rina’s sudden death has sent shockwaves through family, friends, and colleagues who remember her as a kind-hearted, vibrant, and deeply compassionate soul.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred during evening rush hour along the I-10 freeway near downtown Los Angeles. Rina was driving home from work when her vehicle was struck by another car traveling at high speed. Despite the swift response of emergency personnel, she was pronounced dead at the scene due to critical injuries sustained in the collision. The crash remains under investigation.
Rina Horowitz was known for her unwavering optimism, warm smile, and deep commitment to her community. A graduate of UCLA, she built a successful career in nonprofit development, working with local organizations that support mental health initiatives and youth empowerment programs. Her friends and coworkers describe her as a passionate advocate, someone who made every room brighter and every life she touched fuller.
Outside of work, Rina was a lover of music, nature, and good conversation. She frequently volunteered at animal shelters and was a regular at community wellness events throughout Los Angeles. Her ability to connect with people from all walks of life was one of her many unique gifts.
Rina is survived by her parents, David and Miriam Horowitz, her younger brother, Eli Horowitz, and her grandmother, Sylvia Greenbaum, all of Los Angeles. She also leaves behind her longtime partner, Rachel Stein, and a close-knit circle of extended family, friends, and colleagues who are devastated by her passing.
A memorial service honoring Rina’s life will be held this Sunday at Sinai Temple in Westwood. The family invites those who knew and loved her to attend and celebrate the incredible legacy she leaves behind. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rina’s name to local mental health organizations she supported.
