Cambria, CA – On the morning of Sunday, June 7, 2026, a head-on collision on State Route 46 resulted in a fatality, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 9:39 AM on eastbound State Route 46 near mile marker 6.
Authorities said a white Dodge Ram towing a fifth-wheel RV trailer and a gray Ford Mustang were involved in a head-on collision, with both directions of traffic blocked after.
One of the vehicles was observed smoking following the crash, though no flames were reported. Both occupants of the truck exited their vehicle following the collision. CAL FIRE was notified and responded, with a helicopter also dispatched to the scene.
A SigAlert was issued closing State Route 46 westbound for approximately two hours, with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office holding the closure at mile marker 6 and an additional closure at State Route 1.
A medical duty tow was requested for the Dodge Ram and fifth-wheel trailer, with a light duty tow also requested for the Ford Mustang. Westbound traffic was reopened at approximately 12:58 PM, with all lanes fully open and the SigAlert cancelled at approximately 1:22 PM.
No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
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