Santa Maria car crash that killed 5 teens tied to alcohol, spurs a reckoning - Los Angeles Times

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Santa Maria, California
intersection of Broadway and Miller Street
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Incident type
DUI, Crash

Summary

Dui Crash Santa Maria California in Santa Maria, California: A car driven by five teens crashed into a traffic‐signal pole at the intersection of Broadway and Miller Street in Santa Maria, killing all five occupants. Police suspect alcohol may have played a role, but the investigation is ongoing.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Santa Maria car crash that killed 5 teens tied to alcohol, spurs a reckoning - Los Angeles Times

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