Roger Miranda, 57, and Samuel Choi, 21, killed in multi-vehicle crash involving semi carrying lemons on State Route 126 in Castaic, California

Modified Date: 
Tue, 09/26/2017 - 5:14pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

2 Killed in Big Rig Crash on Highway 126; Lemons Spilled Across Highway

The crash, which also involved a smaller car, took place on the 126 at Chiquito Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. State Route 126 was shut down in both directions due to the crash.

Two confirmed dead in Highway 126 big rig crash

At least one other person was seriously injured and taken to a hospital, said Inspector David Dantic of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The multi-vehicle crash involving at least two big rigs and as many as three cars happened shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, leaving one of the trucks in the slow lane of eastbound Highway 126 traffic with a crushed cab. The second big rig, also with a crushed cab, was left on its side in the eastbound left-turn lane onto Chiquito Canyon, according to early reports from the California Highway Patrol.

CRASH BETWEEN CAR, 2 TRACTOR TRAILERS IN CASTAIC LEAVES 2 DEAD, 1 INJURED

The crash, which was reported near Chiquito Canyon Road around 9:30 a.m., involved a passenger vehicle and two tractor trailers. Both sides of the roadway have been closed for the investigation. Motorists were advised to use the 118 Freeway and Highway 23 as alternate routes. The injured victim was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition.

Santa Paula man injured in double-fatal Highway 126 crash near Castaic

The driver of the westbound vehicle, a 21-year-old Santa Clarita man, and the driver of the other semi truck, a 58-year-old San Bernardino man, were both killed in the crash, CHP said.

Santa Paula man injured in double-fatal Highway 126 crash near Castaic

The driver of the westbound vehicle, a 21-year-old Santa Clarita man, and the driver of the other semi truck, a 58-year-old San Bernardino man, were both killed in the crash, CHP said.

FATAL CRASH: San Bernardino man dies in Santa Clarita

Roger Miranda, 57, of San Bernardino, and Samuel Choi, 21, died at the scene, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Inspector Randall Wright. A third person was taken to a hospital with injuries of unknown severity.

People Involved: 
Roger Miranda
Samuel Choi
Roadway: 
State Route 126

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