March 25, 2026, Santa Maria, CA: A big rig accident that led to a fatality occurred on a highway in Santa Maria on Wednesday morning in Santa Maria.
According to KSBY, the accident happened around 6 a.m. on Highway 166 near the area of Pine Canyon Road. Police confirmed that a big rig and a Nissan Altima were involved in a collision with one another. The Nissan and the big rig collided head-on.
At least one person was tragically pronounced dead on scene due to their injuries caused by the accident. It is not known if any other parties were injured.
Drivers were urged to use alternate routes until the scene was fully cleared.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
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