SANTA CLARITA – A male motorist from Lancaster who apparently attempted an unsafe passing maneuver died Tuesday in a fiery collision in the Santa Clarita area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred about 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, on San Francisquito Canyon Road, just south of Dry Gulch Road, in an area where two lanes are separated double yellow lines, the CHP reported.
The unidentified male motorist from Lancaster died at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed the driver was southbound on San Francisquito Canyon Road in a white 2006 Kia Rio and attempted a passing maneuver, traveling into the northbound lane. Seeing approaching northbound traffic, he “made an evasive turning movement to the right and traveled back onto the southbound lane and into the dirt right shoulder,” according to the CHP.
The driver then lost control of the Kia and traveled back across the yellow lines into the northbound lane, where the compact car collided head-on with a white 2010 Lexus ES350 driven by a Santa Clarita woman, the CHP reported. The Kia then caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames.
The Lexus driver was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia for treatment of injuries described as moderate, according to the CHP.
San Francisquito Canyon Road was closed intermittently until about 11:20 a.m. April 3 when all lanes were reopened.
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Karina says
The principle reason we commute San Francisquito Canyon is, not having to panic stop our vehicle, something impossible to accomplish commuting State Hwy 14. Astronomical wear and tear, a typical weekday morning commute down the 14, Lancaster to Newhall Junction, requires a daily average of 6 panic stops, inside 45 miles. Commuting San Francisquito Canyon to Copper Hill Rd, seldom if ever do we need panic stop the vehicle. The only nuisance San Francisquito Canyon commuters typically encounter are, as evidenced here, greasy sweaty immature male 20-something drivers, with low intelligence quotients.
Rene says
It saddens my entire being; some of the comments I read here seem to come from heartless individuals; I truly hope, that a child of yours does not one day end up In a similar situation, or you yourself. Tragidy, bad choices, accidents, all an unfortunate part of life; heartless responses are most often hyprocritical attributes, boasters claiming that they and theirs have lived error free. I call [removed] and shame on you!!! I am grateful that the lady in the lexus is ok, that no one else was harmed… My heart bleeds for the family and friends of the young man who perished; I pray that your pain softens with time.
James says
Tired of idiot drivers! says
Dangerous drivers usually end up killing someone, at least this idiot killed himself. It’s not rocket science to follow the laws of the road and to drive defensively rather than aggressively. Passing over a double yellow is a choice and is an intentional act of disregard. I feel bad the the victim in this case. May they have a speedy recovery!
Mabels says
… good riddance to that fellow. I remember him well. 2016, I commuted that route two months. He nearly killed me. Twice. The most of us having to commute San Francisquito were coasting off-throttle when possible, staying off our brakes, minimizing wear and tear, trying our best to spare our equipment, and extend our engine lives. This nitwit, tailgating his fellow commuters, weaving everywhere, can’t be bothered to keep his car in his lane, that kid was a first-class nuisance. It’s a miracle he lived this long. The drop dead stupidest people on this planet drive Mustangs, Camaros, Kias and Saturns.
Laughing says
As a KIA owner I reject that statement.
Of course I have age on my side.
Blair says
Yes, you are quite correct. Prone to impulse and poor decision making, quick to temper, people who drive Mustangs and Camaros don’t know beans about cars. Juveniles in Kias and Scions too busy texting, its seldom they can be bothered for a glance up through their windshields.
Dee says
Are you [removed] KIDDING ME YOU [removed]…. you [removed] ,,, this is Brads aunt are you [removed] me you ruthless [removed] I HOPE TO GOD YOU [removed] REAP all the [removed] you put it out there I hope you feel our pain JUST like we do and you might wanna think about putting [removed] in here hey you wanna text me [removed] do it … not a clue what happen to my nephew and one day you will reap all you sew
thecommuter says
i saw the aftermath of this accident (went through that area at 6:50/55 am.. What a tragic event.
I take this road daily to work from Lancaster and there are way too many over aggressive drivers on this road. CHP often setup multiple unit speeding traps in the area but i think more enforcement is needed. Prayers to everyone affected from this tragic accident.
Hate speeders says
Yes!!!! That’s awesome I hope more speeders die
Jeff says
Calm down pathetic fool.
Alexis says
@Jeff…Thank you.
justsayn says
that’s just a fukn stupid comment ! most of us don’t like the guy passing us dangerously, tailgating, etc and admittedly I have made comments TO MYSELF in regards to the unsafe driving of others, but to put that out here like that is just stupid. I hope this guys family and friends realize that you are just an idiot when and if they read this.
Dee says
Your a [removed] and honestly would never wish this on an [removed] like yourself give me your phone number pile of
[removed] I’m his aunt so let’s go you pile of shit
Dee says
He wasn’t texting you [removed] hope you [removed]
Dee says
Pile of [removed] that’s all you are [removed]