Dead motorist identified after Jan. 17 crash in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A motorcyclist died after he crashed into a vehicle at the intersection of Donovan Road and Western Ave. in Santa Maria just before 1:00 a.m. Jan. 17, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.
On Jan. 25, the SMPD revealed the identity of the deceased as 33-year-old Aaron Cepeda from Guadalupe.
Cepeda was found lying near the roadway when Santa Maria Fire and Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, according to the SMPD.
The other vehicle's driver cooperated with the investigation and early signs indicate that their vehicle was making a left turn from Western Ave. onto Donovan Road, detailed the SMPD.
The investigation suggests that Cepeda may have been speeding while traveling west on Donovan Ave. as debris and evidence of high rates of speed could have contributed to the crash, explained the SMPD.
Those with additional information on the crash are asked to contact the following number.