Edwin Oscanoa Vicuna dies in fatal Santa Clarita Golden State (5) Freeway crash

Edwin Oscanoa Vicuna dies in fatal Santa Clarita Golden State (5) Freeway crash
Fatal Santa Clarita Golden State (5) Freeway crash death of Edwin Oscanoa Vicuna – Obituary

Edwin Oscanoa Vicuna, 50, was killed Tuesday morning in a multi-vehicle rollover accident on the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway in Santa Clarita, California Highway Patrol officials reported. The crash occurred around 3 a.m. near Magic Mountain Parkway, involving a box truck, a gold Toyota Camry, and a semi-trailer.

The box truck overturned during the collision, and Vicuna was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner later confirmed his identity.

The crash forced the closure of three northbound lanes, prompting a Sigalert and causing traffic backups to Lyons Avenue. All lanes were reopened, and the Sigalert was lifted around 10:30 a.m., while CHP continues to investigate the cause of the deadly accident.