Randall and Marichu Kern die in fatal Santa Maria car crash
Fatal Santa Maria car crash claims the lives of Randall Kern, 68, and Marichu Kern, 55 – Obituary
A tragic accident occurred on August 1 at the intersection of Stowell and Bradley Roads in Santa Maria, resulting in the deaths of Randall Kern, 68, and his wife, Marichu Kern, 55, both of Santa Maria.
According to the Santa Maria Police Department, the crash happened around 9:15 a.m. when Randall Kern was driving south on Bradley Road. Despite having a green light at the Stowell Road intersection, a vehicle driven by Edith Gomez Camarillo, 20, ran a red light and collided with the passenger side of Kern’s car.
The impact of the crash was severe, and both Randall and Marichu Kern were transported to Marian Regional Medical Center, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, Camarillo, sustained minor injuries and remained at the scene to cooperate with authorities.
At this time, it is unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision. The police are seeking any additional information from witnesses and have asked those with details to contact Officer D. Rhoads at (805) 928-3781 ext. 1355.
Fatal Santa Maria car crash claims the lives of Randall Kern, 68, and Marichu Kern, 55 – Obituary A tragic accident occurred on August 1 at the intersection of Stowell and Bradley Roads in Santa Maria, resulting in the deaths of Randall Kern, 68, and his wife, Marichu Kern, 55, both of Santa Maria. According…
Fatal Santa Maria car crash claims the lives of Randall Kern, 68, and Marichu Kern, 55 – Obituary A tragic accident occurred on August 1 at the intersection of Stowell and Bradley Roads in Santa Maria, resulting in the deaths of Randall Kern, 68, and his wife, Marichu Kern, 55, both of Santa Maria. According…