Memorial Shrine Grows Overnight For Santa Maria Teens Lost in Fatal Crash

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Santa Maria, California
intersection of Broadway and Miller
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Santa Maria California in Santa Maria, California: A car crash on the early Sunday morning in Santa Maria, California killed five people, most of whom were local high school students. The incident occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Miller, where a makeshift memorial shrine was quickly erected by community members. Police are still investigating possible causes, including alcohol involvement.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jennifer Guteirrez Passenger Fatal
Nicolas Munoz-Gautreaux Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Memorial Shrine Grows Overnight For Santa Maria Teens Lost in Fatal Crash | News Channel 3-12

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