Man Dies Wednesday Evening After Crashing Mercedes Off Southbound 101 On-Ramp

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – An unidentified driver has died after a single-vehicle crash at the Santa Maria Way on-ramp Wednesday evening.

On Oct. 14, around 8:40 p.m., a man driving a Mercedes E300 veered to the right and off of the on-ramp leading onto southbound Highway 101 shared the California Highway Patrol-Santa Maria Area (CHP).

The Mercedes crashed into a tree and came to rest between the tree and an adjoining barrier wall detailed the CHP.

First responders were able to extricate the still-unidentified man who was transported from the scene to Marian Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased noted the CHP.

Anyone with more information, especially if you witnessed the crash, is asked to contact Officer Naylor at the Santa Maria CHP Office at 805-608-6310.

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of life in this crash, and we extend our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased," shared Santa Maria Area Commander Lieutenant Joseph Rodriguez. "Always take necessary precautions to prevent tragedy."