Rainy Morning Crash: A Reminder to Drive Safe

A tragic accident happened on a Tuesday morning in Castaic. A man lost his life in a collision involving two vehicles. This incident occurred just after the first big rain of the fall season in the Santa Clarita Valley. Authorities are advising everyone to be extra careful while driving in wet conditions. The crash took place on Highway 126, near a recreational vehicle park. When officers arrived, they found a man inside one of the vehicles. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was hurt. It's still unclear why the man's vehicle hit an empty car that was parked on the side of the road. The role of the rain in this crash is also not yet known. This wasn't the only accident that morning. There were many more crashes in the area because of the rain. Police responded to 57 crashes by 7 a. m. These happened on several major roads, including Interstate 5 and State Route 14. One of these crashes involved big trucks and blocked some lanes for a while, but thankfully, no one was injured. Experts are warning drivers to slow down and be cautious. They should watch out for water on the roads and make sure their cars are ready for wet weather. It's also important to pay attention to road workers and emergency responders who are working in these conditions. The rain is expected to clear up by Wednesday. The worst of the storm has already passed through the valley. However, there might still be some thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail in the afternoon. As the storm moves away, drivers should avoid roads with deep water. It's hard to know if the road is still there under the water. It's better to be safe and avoid driving through it. For the rest of the week, the weather will be warmer and drier. This is more typical for this time of year. Drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destinations and keep a safe distance from the car in front of them.