Update March 18: A Santa Clarita man was killed in a fatal, head-on collision Tuesday on the Old Road, north of Hillcrest Parkway in Castaic, CHP officials said.
Initial investigation indicates Susan Munoz, 22, of Castaic, was driving a 2010 Mazda southbound on the Old Road, north of Hillcrest Parkway, according to a preliminary California Highway Patrol report.
For an unknown reason, Munoz crossed into the northbound lane and was in a minor sideswipe collision with Jessica Rausch, 28, of Castaic, who was driving a 2010 Toyota, according to CHP officials. Rausch continued northbound, while Munoz continued southbound still within the northbound lane.
Moments later, a second collision occurred, according to CHP officials. This collision was head on in nature between Munoz and a 1991 Nissan.
The passenger of the Nissan, Kimberly Milligan, 30, of Canyon Country and Munoz were extricated and transported by AMR to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, according to CHP officials. The driver of the Nissan succumbed to his injuries on scene.
Officials with the Coroner’s Office wouldn’t release the deceased person’s name because his next of kin had not yet been notified.
The man was described as a 51-year-old male from Santa Clarita.
CHP Newhall, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to assist with the scene, according to CHP officials.
It is currently unknown if drugs or alcohol were a contributing factor to the collision, according to CHP officials.
– Kimberly Beers, HometownStation.com
Original story Tuesday:
A fatal head-on collision occurred Tuesday afternoon on The Old Road in Castaic, about 1 mile south of Parker Road.
According to early CHP reports, a dark-colored pickup truck collided with a white 4-door sedan.
The number of fatalities is not yet known. Two flat-bed tow trucks were called in to remove the vehicles.
The collision was reported at 5:03 p.m. The Old Road was closed between Parker Road and Villa Canyon Road.
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77 Comments
Prayers to those people.
Prayers
:(
Prayers
So scary…i drive on the old road everyday and the thought of a head on collision crosses my mind frequently…so sad
It happened past the dealership after the road starts to parallel the sb5 after the right turn…
:(
Prayers to the drivers and their families. .
So sad!!! Please drive safely
Justin Wiseman …. This is what I was talking about…
Oh no!
Any updates on the individuals involved..names?
Wow
I saw it afterwards while on nb5. It was bad. The whole front driver side to the bed on the small pickup was smashed. Unrecognizable. Many chp units on scene. Prayers go out to his/her family.
Any word on who was involved??
This is so sad I drive by here everyday had just driven by when this happened. ..prayers to the family
So do they know who was involved yet?
Jeanette Gregory did you see this?
Wow. ………….
Sad
Signal says a white male 30yr old was killed, driver of the truck.
Kimberly Meyer Yes I did see this. It looked awful. Just seeing the two cars you knew there were fatalities. There were so many cop cars and fire trucks. The Old Rd. was all blocked off so you couldn’t get by. It looked very bad….
rest in peace whiskey!!!!!!!!!
Christine Michele Videgain-Tucker
Vince Rivera
Saw both vehicles being towed away…. both smashed up from front to steering wheel. So sad. Praying for their family’s
I just drove by the scene a couple of hours ago…
How sad. Please drive safe everyone.
Michael Blake
This is such a tragedy, my prayers go out to all affected..approximately 90% of Americans do not have a Will, and life can change in an instant :( the company I’m with is offering a free Will to those who need it.
Rosie Romero
:'( so sad
His name is John Thomas Owens better known as Whiskey. He will never be forgotten. This is crazy unreal.
whiskey was a man that was true to his self as he was to others .he was an exceptional person . i can not express the grief his loss has caused so many people . if you ever had the chance to meet him you would instantly love him . i still can not wrap my mind around the fact that he is gone …. i love whiskey /John and some day we will meet again… and btw don’t haunt me as you said you would just come sit down next to me and hold me i will know when you do …lol or haunt me ….love you baby ..rip.. any one with photos of him please forward to myself or one of his family members we are trying to get them together to share with all. send o brat1wild@hotmail.com or Facebook page Tammy stoker
whiskey was a man that was true to his self as he was to others .he was an exceptional person . i can not express the grief his loss has caused so many people . if you ever had the chance to meet him you would instantly love him . i still can not wrap my mind around the fact that he is gone …. i love whiskey /John and some day we will meet again… and btw don’t haunt me as you said you would just come sit down next to me and hold me i will know when you do …lol or haunt me ….love you baby ..rip.. any one with photos of him please forward to myself or one of his family members we are trying to get them together to share with all. send o brat1wild@hotmail.com or Facebook page Tammy stoker
whiskey was a man that was true to his self as he was to others .he was an exceptional person . i can not express the grief his loss has caused so many people . if you ever had the chance to meet him you would instantly love him . i still can not wrap my mind around the fact that he is gone …. i love whiskey /John and some day we will meet again… and btw don’t haunt me as you said you would just come sit down next to me and hold me i will know when you do …lol or haunt me ….love you baby ..rip.. any one with photos of him please forward to myself or one of his family members we are trying to get them together to share with all. send o brat1wild@hotmail.com or Facebook page Tammy stoker
I saw the accident…looked bad and I was sure it was a fatal one for someone :( Right by our house, they must have been racing or doing something crazy because it’s an unusual spot for that kind of accident. One wrong choice changed lives forever. Sad
any updates
Lindsey Gockel
Oh no how sad man
Looked very scary, prayers to the families.
Rest in peace whiskey brother!!!!!!!
His name was john Thomas owens. .he was like a brother to me..RIP
Bryan I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend.
Toni I’m a single mom with 3 kids and I need a will. Can you message me?
It was great to reconnect with you last month and I had hoped for a visit from you soon…RIP to my special cousin John. You will be missed!
I love you, John… I can’t believe this I just saw you.. I will love you forever!! RIP…
Veronica Hixson they were not racing
I knew the deceased
He was in the wrong place at the wrong time RIP Whiskey
http://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/santa-clarita-man-dead-after-head-on-crash-in-castaic-148188
I made a bad assumption. So very sorry for your loss.
Its ok, This is how rumors start and wanted to clarify.
Rest in peace whiskey. U will be missed by so many of us…
Brittany Bobb
God Speed ” Whiskey Brother ”
R.I.P. My Old Friend
Will Miss You Brother
RIP JOHN THOMAS OWENS WE LOVE YOU YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
Sad, prob distraction while driving to change lanes.
Possibly phone involved .
Was it on a bend?
I can’t believe your gone but you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Whiskey, Love you Always
R.I.P Whiskey :”C I Will Miss You ..
Gone To Soon John, aka Whiskey Brother!
Maybe texting?
Rest in peace, John…
Rest in peace, John…
Rest in peace, John…
He was my father. Anyone who was close to him please contact me so we can figure out services.
Best of luck and Godspeed.
Hi John Jr.
My name is Darcy here is my number 661-313-6442.
John, how can I get in touch with you? Your Dad was my cousin….
Email me at iamjowens@live.com.
Any of his friends or anyone that knew him.
Hi John sorry for your loss, I was a friend of your dad’s. Am trying to find out more about a memorial service for your dad please contact me at 6618742557
RIP WHISKEY!!! Sucks this is how u had to go out bro!
To John Jr please call me I spoke to your dad right before the accident 16616785947
To fast to live, to young to die.
Love your life whiskey
To fast to live, to young to die
See you on the other side whiskey
Prayers to all drivers involved and my deepest sympathy to the family members of John Owens
Forever in our hearts. <3
Lacey Pickrell AKA known on Facebook as Lacey Danyelle Press has put together a candlelight vigil tonight at 7:00pm for all who knew and loved John Owens. To remember our friend, our family, our Whiskey, our forever in our hearts John Owens…
Canyon Country Park
17615 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, California 91351
Dose any one about the driver that hit john and ehat is she just gioing to get away and walj with a silp on hand
Can anyone share what happened to the other people involved?