Austin Crump Fatal Crash Santiago Canyon Road in Silverado Canyon

Two Men Killed in Head-on Crash in Silverado Canyon

SILVERADO CANYON, Calif. (March 13, 2024) — Austin Crump, 34, of La Habra, died in a head-on crash Saturday night on Santiago Canyon Road involving a suspected DUI driver, the California Highway Patrol reported.

RELATED: Austin Crump’s family has created a GoFundMe to raise money for his funeral costs.

The fatal crash between a white SUV and a black pickup truck occurred at around 9 p.m. on March 9th, just west of Limestone Spur Road, the CHP report said.

Authorities say the La Habra man was driving a 2018 Ford and a 42-year-old Santa Ana man was driving 1993 Toyota when they collided head-on.

Sadly, Austin Crump died at the scene of the crash. The Santa Ana man also died at Orange County Global Medical Center.

Both vehicles had major front-end damage after the collision and were towed from the scene.

Meanwhile, traffic investigators report they believe alcohol was a factor in the collision.

The case remains under investigation to determine liability.

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