Santa Clarita, CA — A devastating multicar collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road in Saugus claimed the life of an off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputy and left three others injured on Monday, May 19, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and LASD officials confirmed the deputy, who had just completed a grueling double shift at the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic.
The collision occurred on the 32800 block of San Francisquito Canyon Road, near the St. Francis Dam memorial, involving at least 6 vehicles, one of which overturned. The deputy, whose identity has not been released pending family notification, was critically injured and airlifted to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Three other individuals sustained injuries, with two reported as minor and one in critical condition, per Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson Howard Tieu. All were transported to Henry Mayo Hospital for treatment.
Preliminary investigations suggest the deputy, exhausted from his extended shift, lost control of his vehicle, leading to a chain-reaction crash. CHP incident logs indicate three vehicles sustained major damage, and the road was closed for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and manage traffic near Quail Trail and Lady Linda Lane. The CHP Newhall Area Office continues to investigate the cause, though no evidence of alcohol or drugs has been reported.
San Francisquito Canyon Road, a notorious stretch for accidents due to speeding and hazardous conditions, has seen multiple fatalities in recent years, prompting renewed calls for safety improvements.
For updates or to provide information, contact the CHP Newhall Area Office at (661) 600-1600 or the LASD Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. This is a developing story, and further details will be shared as they become available.
