![[05-19-2025] Off-Duty Deputy Killed, Four Others Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road in Saugus](https://ak1.to//5ASN.webp)
An off-duty 21-year-old Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy was killed and four others were injured following a multi-vehicle collision in Saugus, Santa Clarita, on Monday afternoon, May 19, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 3:17 p.m. in the 32800 block of San Francisquito Canyon Road, near the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s historic Power Plant No. 1 in the Angeles National Forest. Three vehicles were involved in the collision.
The deputy, who had been with the department for just over a year, was airlifted to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. His identity has not been released, pending notification by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Officials confirmed the deputy had completed a double shift at the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic and was driving home at the time of the crash. It is believed he may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
Two adults and two minors were among the other injured parties and were transported by ambulance to Henry Mayo Hospital for medical treatment.
The CHP is investigating the cause of the crash.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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