SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 48-year-old Paso Robles man has died and the driver was arrested for DUI after the Camaro they were riding in crashed into a tree off Nacimiento Lake Drive Sunday evening.

On May 10, around 7:19 p.m., officers were dispatched to a crash on Nacimiento Lake Drive, west of Frazier Road, stated a press release Monday from the California Highway Patrol-Templeton Area (CHP).

Arriving officers determined that a 44-year-old Paso Robles man was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro westbound on Nacimiento Lake Drive at an unknown speed when the vehicle traveled off the northern edge of the roadway detailed the CHP.

The driver overcorrected and caused the Camaro to cross both lanes of traffic and eventually collide with a tree south of the roadway explained the CHP.

As a result of the collision, a 48-year-old Paso Robles man riding in the backseat of the Camaro died from his injuries at the scene shared the CHP.

His identity is pending notification of his next of kin added the law enforcement agency.

A passenger riding in the front seat, a 41-year-old Paso Robles man, suffered minor injuries at the scene noted the CHP.

According to the CHP, the driver of the vehicle had major injuries after the collision and he was transported to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center for further medical treatment

The 44-year-old driver was also placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and the entire incident remains under investigation added the CHP.

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SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Three candidates are on the ballot to fill Steve Lavagnino’s seat as District Five County Supervisor to represent the cities of Santa Maria and Guadalupe, who is retiring at the end of this year.

This year, all three candidates are residents of the district in Santa Maria, filling the requisite from state law.

Ballots are on the way to voters’ mailboxes, and polls will be open on June 2nd.

Maribel Aguilera works for the City of Santa Maria and says she will prioritize housing, safety, as well as youth education and training programs.

Cory Bantilan has served as the soon-retiring Steve Lavagnino’s Chief of Staff for the 5th District for the last fifteen years. In addition to community restoration and recreation, Bantilan’s priorities include public safety, job creation and homelessness.

Ricardo Valencia is a teacher at Santa Maria High School and a board member of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. Valencia intends to champion affordable housing, living wages, and quality childcare.

If any one of these three candidates receive 50% or more on the June 2nd ballots they automatically win the vote, will not appear on the November ballots, and will assume the seat upon Lavagnino’s retirement this December.

Should the results are more widely spread than that, the November ballot will contain the leading two candidates for a final vote.

See News Channel's 2026 Voter Guide to find a complete list of candidates.

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VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A passenger suffered major injuries after the Jeep he was riding in crashed into a dirt embankment and into multiple trees off State Route 118 Sunday morning.

On May 10, around 5:52 p.m., dispatchers began to receive calls about a vehicle that went off the roadway and into a tree stated a press release from the California Highway Patrol-Ventura Area (CHP) Monday.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a black Jeep Cherokee driven by a 21-year-old man from Simi Valley was westbound on State Route 118, west of Mesa School Road, with a 19-year-old Simi Valley man in the front passenger seat detailed the CHP.

According to the CHP, as the driver attempted to navigate a curve in the road, the Jeep drifted onto the dirt shoulder, causing him to loose control, crash into a dirt embankment, and into multiple trees.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was able to exit the Jeep on his own before calling 911 noted the CHP.

The 19-year-old passenger was eventually extricated from the vehicle by first responders and he was transported to Ventura County Medical Center with major injuries and he is currently listed in critical condition shared the CHP.

It does not appear at this point that drugs or alcohol played a factor in the collision, but the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the CHP Ventura Office at 805-662-2640.

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