Edwin Oscanoa Vicuna Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway in Santa Clarita
Deadly Crash Involving Stalled Car and Semi-Truck, Box Truck
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2026) — Edwin Oscanoa Vicuna, 50, of Bakersfield, died and four others were injured Tuesday in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 5 near Magic Mountain Parkway in Santa Clarita.
The collision was reported on Jan. 6th shortly after 3 a.m. and involved a semi-truck, a box truck, and a gold Toyota Camry in the northbound lanes of I-5 just south of Magic Mountain Parkway, according to the California Highway Patrol. Initial reports indicated the Camry driver lost control and collided with a box truck which overturned. The disabled box truck was hit by another box truck driven by Edwin Oscanoa Vicuna who suffered fatal injuries.
Meanwhile, the first box truck driver was extricated from his vehicle and was among four taken to the hospital with various injuries.
All northbound lanes were initially blocked, with traffic diverted off the freeway at Valencia Boulevard. A SigAlert was issued for lanes two through four and remained in effect for several hours as crews worked to clear the scene, conduct the investigation, and remove damaged vehicles. At various points, only one lane was open to traffic.
Firefighters and law enforcement remained on scene for several hours. By approximately 6 a.m., additional lanes began reopening, though delays persisted.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. CHP urged drivers to slow down, remain alert, and use alternate routes when possible.
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