5 Central Coast teens killed after car plows into traffic signal

Published
June 10, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Santa Maria, California
South Broadway (State Route 135) and South Miller Street
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Santa Maria California in Santa Maria, California: A car crashed into a traffic signal at the intersection of South Broadway (State Route 135) and South Miller Street in Santa Maria around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, killing five teenagers who were passengers. Two other occupants survived the initial impact but one later died; the other remains in critical condition. Investigators suspect alcohol and speeding may have contributed to the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Isabella Star Vigil Passenger Fatal
Nicolas Munoz-Gautreaux Passenger Fatal
Jennifer Gutierrez Passenger Fatal
Guendi Beatrice Gamez Escalante Passenger Fatal
Yusbeli Diaz Galvez Passenger Fatal
Aurelio Calixtro Matias Passenger Injured

Original reporting

5 Central Coast teens killed after car plows into traffic signal

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