61-Year-Old Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 126 [Santa Paula, CA]

Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Highway 126 in Santa Paula

SANTA PAULA, CA (June 5, 2026)— A 61-year-old man died after a three-vehicle crash on Highway 126 late June 4 near Hallock Drive.

According to the Santa Paula Police Department, officers responded to the area around 11:10 p.m. after receiving multiple reports of a collision.

Investigators said a truck was traveling westbound on Highway 126 and approaching the Hallock Drive intersection when it struck another vehicle traveling in the same direction.

After the first impact, the truck continued across the center median into the eastbound lanes. It then collided with an eastbound SUV.

The SUV driver, a 61-year-old man and the sole occupant of the vehicle, suffered significant injuries. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

Authorities have not released his name pending notification of next of kin.

The truck driver, identified as a 53-year-old man, was treated for injuries.

The Santa Paula Police Department continues to investigate the fatal crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Austin Santiago at 805-826-2781.

Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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At Sweet Lawyers, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the 61-year-old man who died in this Santa Paula collision.

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