-Fatal Traffic Collision - SMPD25-0003904 
On March 28, 2025, at approximately 5:03 p.m., a traffic collision occurred between a motorcycle and a car in the 1900 block of South College Dr. The motorcycle was traveling northbound on College when a vehicle exiting the private parking lot of 615 East Betteravia pulled onto the roadway in front of the oncoming motorcycle. The motorcyclist collided with the vehicle, was ejected, and sustained major injuries at the scene.
The female driver of the car also sustained injuries, though they are considered non-life-threatening. The motorcyclist was transported by AMR ambulance to Marian Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators are still working to determine whether drugs and/or alcohol were factors in the collision. Identification is being withheld pending notification of family. The case remains under investigation by the SMPD Traffic Unit. Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Officer Neil Medrano of the Santa Maria Police Department Traffic Unit at (805) 928-3781 extension 1139.
Prepared By: Sgt II Todd Logan
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W. Betteravia, Santa Maria, Ca. 93454
(805) 928-3781
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781