Santa Maria, CA (September 10, 2024) – A 53-year-old woman from Santa Maria was tragically killed, and Cecilio L. Camacho was injured in a wrong-way crash on Hwy 101 early Sunday morning. The fatal accident occurred at 5:14 AM on September 8, just south of Betteravia Rd, according to local reports.
The wrong-way driver caused the head-on collision, leading to the woman’s death at the scene. Camacho sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash and will provide updates as more information becomes available.