The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened near Via Princessa, and the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office identified the man who died as Semaj Weldon, 28.
Santa Clarita, CA - October 28, 2026
The California Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who left the scene of a rollover collision involving several vehicles on the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway in Santa Clarita. One man died and several people were injured, according to MyNewsLA.com.
Key Facts
- Date: Crash reported on October 8; the report was published October 28, 2026
- Location: Northbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway near Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle collision involving a rollover
- Vehicles involved: White Kia K5, black Ram 1500, white Ford F-150
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality; multiple injuries
- Responding agencies: California Highway Patrol
- Reported by: MyNewsLA.com
Crash Overview
Officers logged the collision at roughly 4:15 p.m. on October 8. It took place in the northbound lanes of the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway, close to Via Princessa, per the CHP. According to the California Highway Patrol, a white Kia K5 and a black Ram 1500 collided south of Via Princessa. The agency said the Ram overturned and came to rest in the center median, while the Kia stopped on the right shoulder. Debris from the collision struck a white Ford F-150.
The agency said the Kia's driver left the scene on foot. The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office said Semaj Weldon, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers in the Ram were taken to a hospital with injuries the agency described as major and moderate.
The circumstances of the collision remained under investigation, according to the reports.
People Involved
- Driver of the Ram: Sustained fatal injuries after being ejected from the vehicle, according to the CHP.
- Passengers in the Ram: Two were taken to a hospital, one with major injuries and one with moderate injuries.
- Occupants of the Ford: Reported no injuries.
- Driver of the Kia: Left the scene on foot. The CHP described this person as a male adult wearing a black shirt and denim pants, and barefoot.