CHP Seeks Driver Who Fled Fatal Rollover Crash on 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita
The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help finding the driver of a Kia who left on foot after an Oct. 8 multi-vehicle crash on the northbound 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita that killed a 28-year-old man.
The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help identifying a driver who fled on foot from a deadly multi-vehicle rollover crash on the northbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway in Santa Clarita. Investigators were still seeking the driver as of Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
What happened
The collision was reported at about 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 8 on northbound State Route 14 near Via Princessa, according to the CHP. Officers responded to a report of a crash involving a white Kia K5 and a black Ram 1500 south of Via Princessa.
The CHP said the Ram overturned and came to rest in the center median, and the Kia stopped on the right shoulder. The driver of the Kia left the scene on foot. The Ram's driver was ejected and suffered fatal injuries.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office identified the man who died as 28-year-old Semaj Weldon. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His place of residence was not made available.
Other injuries and vehicles involved
Two passengers in the Ram were taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, one with major injuries and one with moderate injuries, according to the CHP. A third vehicle, a white Ford F-150, was struck by debris. Its occupants were not hurt.
Description of the driver being sought
The CHP described the Kia's driver as an adult man wearing a black shirt and denim pants who was barefoot.
Investigation status
The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation. The CHP has not publicly said what caused it, and no fault has been determined in the sources reviewed.
How to help
Witnesses, and anyone with information that could help identify the driver, are asked to contact the CHP Newhall Office at 661-600-1600 and ask for Officer M. Hotaki.
Sources: California Highway Patrol statement as reported by MyNewsLA.com (published Oct. 28, 2026); Los Angeles County medical examiner's office as reported by MyNewsLA.com.
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