18-Year-Old Julian Mateo Lopez Dies in Suspected DUI Crash on Highway 1 [Santa Maria, CA]

Santa Maria, CA (November 9, 2024) –  Julian Mateo Lopez, 18, of Santa Maria, was fatally injured following a suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 early Friday morning.

The medical team responded at around 1 a.m. on November 1 to the intersection with California Boulevard.

Troopers said three other people were injured in the collision that occurred at the Santa Maria Gate entry point of Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Moreover, officers said the collision involved a carload of teenagers and they suspect alcohol was a factor.

In the meantime, the authorities are investigating this fatal crash.

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Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased in this collision. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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