![[11-01-2025] Two Injured, Driver Arrested for DUI After Five-Vehicle Crash on The Old Road and Rye Canyon Road](https://ak1.to//aWC8j.webp)
Two people were hospitalized, and one driver was arrested under suspicion of felony driving under the influence after a five-vehicle crash in Santa Clarita on Saturday afternoon, November 1, 2025.
The crash occurred around 2:57 p.m. on The Old Road near Rye Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office.
Preliminary information indicated that a vehicle traveling southbound on The Old Road veered into oncoming traffic and struck two vehicles heading in the opposite direction. The impact caused one vehicle to overturn and triggered a chain reaction involving two additional vehicles.
The driver who veered into oncoming lanes was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Two people were injured and transported to a hospital in unknown condition, according to CHP Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez.
The driver was reportedly traveling with a husky at the time of the crash. Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control personnel responded and took the dog to the Castaic Animal Care Center.
Fred Fielding, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, said firefighters were dispatched at 2:58 p.m. and arrived within seven minutes. Fire department records indicated there were no trapped parties and no transports were reported.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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.
