San Benito County, CA – On the afternoon of Thursday, May 22, 2025, a 33-year-old Hollister resident was killed in a head-on crash after his vehicle veered into oncoming traffic on Highway 25, according to KSBW, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the collision occurred at approximately 2:35 PM near the intersection of Highway 25 and Shore Road.
The victim, identified only as a 33-year-old man from Hollister, was driving a white Subaru when he crossed the double yellow lines into the path of a gray Ford F-150 towing a trailer.
Emergency crews arrived quickly at the scene, where they found the Subaru severely damaged and the driver trapped inside. Firefighters and medics worked to extract the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:08 PM despite lifesaving efforts, including CPR.
The two occupants of the Ford pickup truck were uninjured, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash. According to witnesses and first responders, the impact was significant enough that the Subaru appeared to have slid partially under the truck.
Authorities closed both directions of Highway 25 to accommodate emergency personnel, medical response teams, and cleanup efforts. A SigAlert was issued, and traffic remained impacted for several hours as the investigation and recovery took place.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The name of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
California Car Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Car Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
