Woman killed, two others injured in Atascadero crash

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A woman was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Atascadero, California on Friday afternoon. The collision occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on the 9000 block of El Camino Real, where a truck and a sedan collided. The female passenger in the sedan died at the scene, while the drivers of both vehicles were transported to local hospitals with major and moderate injuries respectively. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Why it matters

Fatal traffic accidents are a serious public safety concern in Atascadero and across San Luis Obispo County. This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to improve road safety and reduce collisions through measures like infrastructure upgrades, driver education, and law enforcement.

The details

According to police, the crash involved a truck and a sedan that collided on El Camino Real. The sedan overturned and came to rest on its roof, blocking the western sidewalk, while the pickup truck ended up positioned up an embankment. Emergency responders had to extricate the driver from the sedan before transporting them to a local hospital with major injuries. The female passenger in the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck was also taken to a hospital, but with moderate injuries.

• The collision occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2026.

What’s next

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has additional information to contact the Atascadero Police Department.