Linda Bailey Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 1 [Lompoc, CA]

72-Year-Old Lompoc Woman Identified as Driver Killed in Collision near Jalama Road

LOMPOC, CA (September 24, 2018) – A woman was killed Monday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash near Jalama Road. The victim was later identified as 72-year-old Linda Bailey, a resident of Lompoc.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place at about 2:30 PM on Highway 1. A 2014 Honda sedan, driven by the victim, made an unsafe turn and drifted into oncoming traffic.

There, she collided head-on with a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 46-year-old Jose Tafoya of Oxnard.

The impact of the collision fatally injured Bailey, and she was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Meanwhile, Tafoya and his 32-year-old passenger, identified as Jose Caudillo of Santa Barbara, were unharmed in the crash.

An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident and to identify possible contributing factors. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the CHP Buellton office by calling (805) 688-5551. No further details have been provided to the public at this time.

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We at Sweet Law Group offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Linda Bailey. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this trying time. May she rest in peace.

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