[04-04-2026] Monterey County, CA – One Killed, Three Injured in Suspected DUI Hit-and-Run Crash in Moss Landing

One person was killed, and three others were injured in a suspected DUI hit-and-run crash in Moss Landing, Monterey County, on early Saturday morning, April 4, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded at around 12:45 a.m. to Highway 1 south of Springfield Road.

A preliminary investigation found that a BMW sedan driven by a San Jose man was traveling north on Highway 1 when, for an unknown reason, it crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a Ford SUV traveling southbound.

Authorities said the driver of the Ford SUV, identified as 22-year-old Bryan O. of Castroville, was killed at the scene.

The BMW was occupied by a 25-year-old male driver, a 24-year-old male passenger, and another male passenger, all from San Jose.

After the crash, the BMW driver and one passenger reportedly ran from the scene on foot. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office used a drone and found the two men hiding near a pond along Highway 1 and Struve Road. Both were then detained.

CHP said the BMW driver and the 24-year-old passenger suffered major injuries, while the other male passenger sustained moderate injuries. All three were taken to a local hospital.

The BMW driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, manslaughter, and hit-and-run.

The crash remains under investigation.

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