Update: Fatal Traffic Collision on March 18, 2025 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2025
Update: Fatal Traffic Collision on March 18, 2025
Santa Maria, Calif. – The Santa Maria Police Department is providing an update on the fatal traffic collision that occurred on March 18, 2025, at approximately 5:03 a.m. in the 700 block of West Main Street.
The decedent has been identified as Jonathan Villa Gutierrez, a 23-year-old resident of Santa Maria, California. The second pedestrian involved in the collision, 22-year-old Jose Cajero Rueda, also of Santa Maria, remains in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Officer Robles at (805) 928-3781 ext. 2315.
Prepared by:
Sgt. Shane Armstrong
Santa Maria Police Department
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781