Luis Cardona Among 3 Hospitalized after Santa Maria Accident on Highway 166 at Tepusquet Road
Luis Cardona Injured in Santa Maria Car Crash on Highway 166
Santa Maria, California (July 2, 2021) – One of the three people hospitalized after a traffic collision near Santa Maria on Friday morning has been identified as Luis Cardona, 22, of Palmdale, according to CHP.
At around 9:00 a.m. Friday, authorities received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 166 at Tepusquet Road.
Cardona was reportedly driving a GMC west on Highway 166 when he swerved into the eastbound side and collided head-on with an oncoming Porsche that was being driven by Cassie Goff, 46, of Las Vegas.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene and extricated parties trapped in the Porsche.
CHP said Cardona suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Marian Regional Medical Center.
Luis Cardona Injured in Santa Maria Collision
Goff had major injuries and was transported to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria.
A 14-year-old boy from Las Vegas was airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment of major injuries.
The CHP is conducting an investigation into the incident.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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