![[10-14-2025] Man Killed in Collision with Stopped Semi-Truck on Highway 126 in Castaic](https://ak1.to//1dce.webp)
A man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 126 east of Travel Village in Castaic, Los Angeles County, on Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office, officers responded around 7:32 a.m. to a report of a crash near the recreational vehicle park just west of Interstate 5.
Upon arrival, officers found a Hispanic man inside one of the vehicles, and Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. No other transports were reported.
Preliminary information indicated that the man’s vehicle collided with a stopped semi-truck on the side of the roadway for reasons still under investigation. The CHP did not confirm whether the morning’s rainfall was a contributing factor.
The investigation into the Castaic crash remains ongoing.
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.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
