Orcutt, CA: Fatal DUI Multi-Vehicle Accident at Highway 135 near Foster Road, Gilbert Pena Arrested
2 Santa Maria Men Killed, Gilbert Pena Arrested after Orcutt Crash on Highway 135 near Foster Road
Orcutt, California (February 7, 2019) – A Santa Maria man was arrested in connection with a suspected DUI crash that left two men dead and several others injured in Orcutt, Santa Maria, on Thursday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash took place on Highway 135 at Foster Road just before 6:30 a.m.
A preliminary investigation showed that Gilbert Pena, 56, of Santa Maria, was driving a semi-truck southbound on Highway 135 when he, for unknown reasons, crashed into the rear of a 2009 Nissan. Four other vehicles were also involved in the crash.
Two men from Santa Maria, who were riding in the Nissan at the time, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Eight other victims were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
CHP said Pena was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI.
The identities of the victims were not immediately released.
The CHP is investigating the crash.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of those killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
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