Harrowing final moments of Santa Barbra County crash victim after she and five friends smashed into pole ‘at high speed’
The Santa Maria community is grieving, with a growing memorial and officials discussing prevention efforts.
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Metro Harrowing final moments of Santa Barbra County crash victim after she and five friends smashed into pole ‘at high speed’ By Daniel Farr Published June 10, 2026, 8:37 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A California community is reeling after a catastrophic crash claimed the lives of five young people and left a sixth victim fighting for survival before ultimately succumbing to her injuries. Family members revealed that the girl they affectionately called Ava was taken to a hospital following the crash, where she fought for her life in the days that followed. 7 The deadly crash sent a massive boom through the neighborhood. Courtesy Bear Vazquez 7 Yusbeli Diaz, 17.
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