CHP identify man killed in crash on Highway 1 near Santa Maria on Wednesday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol identified the person killed in a crash on Highway 1 near Black Road on Wednesday evening as a 28-year-old man from Santa Maria.
Physical evidence showed the Santa Maria man was driving northbound on Highway 1 in a 2010 Ford when he crashed into a parked harvesting trailer located on the east shoulder, then continued traveling north and crashed into another parked harvesting trailer, according to CHP's report.
In the second crash, CHP said the 28-year-old's vehicle got pinned under the trailer where the driver became trapped and sustained fatal injuries.
Crews arrived when his car was pinned under the trailer, and medical personnel pronounced the Santa Maria man dead at the scene.
CHP said this crash is still under investigation, and the driver's impairment has not been determined.
For additional information regarding the deceased, CHP asked that you please contact the Santa Barbara County Coroner's Office at 805-934-6150.
Santa Barbara County Fire spokesperson Scott Safechuck said the accident was reported at 5:54 p.m.
Vehicle vs Parked Semi Truck: In the area of Black Rd/HWY 1, Santa Maria. Heavy damage reported to vehicle under semi, heavy extrication required, one fatality confirmed. SBC & SMR Fire on scene. More information come. CT 5:54pm.
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) April 25, 2024
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