Santiago Cabezas Jr Killed in Santa Clarita Crash on Highway 14 near Sierra Highway

Santa Clarita, California (January 23, 2020) – Authorities have identified the driver who was killed early Thursday morning in a traffic crash on Highway 14 in Santa Clarita.

Santiago Daniel Cabezas Jr., 19, of Santa Ana, died in the accident that occurred at about 1:04 a.m. on the southbound Highway 14, just north of Sierra Highway.

Authorities said a white Honda Civic, driven by Cabezas, was heading southbound on Highway 14, approaching Sierra Highway at a high rate of speed when for an unknown reason, the Honda rear-ended a red Volvo truck that was parked on the right shoulder of the southbound lanes of the truck ramp.

Cabezas died at the scene.  The Volvo driver was uninjured.

The crash caused the closure of one of two southbound truck route lanes of the 14 Freeway for around four hours. The roadway was reopened at about 5:54 a.m.

Police suspect drugs, alcohol, and excessive speed to have played a role in the collision.

Anyone with information regarding this accident is asked to contact the CHP’s Newhall office at (661) 294-5540.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222