Fatal Traffic Crash - Road Closure 
Updated Information 5/3/24 at 1300 hours
The deceased passenger was identified as Tiffany Ann Peterson 39 years from Orcutt, CA. Her father, Charles Peterson was the driver of the pickup.
The casue is still under investigation.
End of update.
On Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 1506 hours Santa Maria Police & Fire Departments responded to a vehicle vs a Caterpillar telescoping forklift crash at Skyway Dr. and Hangar St.
A small pickup truck was traveling southbound on Skyway Dr. at Hangar St. when it collided into the fork of a telescoping forklift. The collision caused major damage to the pickup truck which also collided into a fire hydrant causing water to flood the scene.
The pickup's passenger suffered fatal injuries at the scene as a result of the crash. The driver was rescued by SMFD and transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. The operator of the forklift reported no injuries.
SMPD Traffic Unit responded and is currently investigating this crash. Skyway Dr. is closed between McCoy Ln. and Industrial Pkwy. But should be opened momentarily.
SMPD24-0006562
Jason Zickuhr - Traffic Bureau Sergeant
[email protected]
(805) 928-3781 x 1340
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781