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SANTA CLARITA, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 26, 2026 — Three vehicles collided early on Monday morning, October 26, on southbound State Route 14 just south of the Santa Clara River in Santa Clarita, according to the California Highway Patrol. At least one person was reportedly hurt and taken from the scene.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash was first reported shortly after 6 a.m. near the Santa Clara River crossing, where a gray sedan and at least one other vehicle came together on the roadway. Additional vehicles were involved as the incident unfolded, with units describing what became a three-car collision that blocked the left lane.
One person was reported out of their vehicle and in the roadway's center divider, and a vehicle was described as possibly undriveable. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to the scene, and a tow truck was later requested to remove a gray sedan with major rear-end damage. A second tow truck was called in to handle both damaged vehicles.
The California Highway Patrol's Freeway Service Patrol closed out its response to the scene before 7 a.m. The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation, and officials have not released further details on those involved.
Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can drivers avoid getting caught in a highway pile-up?
Keep a steady following distance, scan several car lengths ahead for brake lights, and slow down early when traffic bunches up rather than reacting at the last second.
What should I do if I'm stopped near a crash on the freeway?
Move as far onto the shoulder as possible, turn on hazard lights, and stay inside the vehicle with a seatbelt on unless it's unsafe to remain there, since standing in an active lane or the center divider puts you at risk from other traffic.
Why does following distance matter so much on highways like Route 14?
A longer gap gives a driver more time to brake or steer around trouble, which matters most on fast-moving freeway stretches where a rear-end impact can quickly draw in other vehicles.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Santa Clarita, CA
If you're involved in a multi-car wreck, check yourself and passengers for injuries before stepping out, and move to a safe spot off the traffic lanes if the vehicle is still drivable. Call 911 so medical help and law enforcement can respond and document the scene. Even if you feel fine, a medical check within a day or two is worth it, since some injuries from a collision don't show symptoms right away. Get the names and insurance information for everyone involved, and ask responding officers how to obtain the official report once it's filed.
