UPDATE (Wednesday, May 1) - The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died as Angel Alberto Brambila, 28, of Santa Maria.
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UPDATE (Thursday, April 25) - According to the California Highway Patrol, a 28-year-old man from Santa Maria was killed in Wednesday night's collision along Highway 1 north of Black Road.
A CHP report states it appears the vehicle was heading northbound when it crashed into one trailer and then hit another.
The vehicle was reportedly pinned under a harvesting trailer that was on the east shoulder of the highway. The driver, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers say he was wearing a seatbelt.
The crash remains under investigation.
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(Wednesday, April 24) - Santa Barbara County Fire officials are responding to a deadly crash Wednesday evening.
The crash happened at about 5:55 p.m. along northbound Highway 1 just north of Black Road in Santa Maria.
Fire officials say a driver hit a parked semi-truck. Upon arrival, fire officials found the vehicle under the semi, and heavy extrication was required.
Fire officials confirm at least one person has died.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated when new information becomes available.
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
