SANTA MARIA, CA – A 25-year-old pedestrian was killed and a 32-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured following a crash at the intersection of Broadway and Williams Street Saturday evening.
The Santa Maria Police Department, Santa Maria Fire Department, and American Medical Response (AMR) responded to the scene around 8:35 p.m. on October 18, 2025. Upon arrival, both the pedestrian and the motorcyclist were found in the roadway with major injuries.
According to preliminary findings, the pedestrian was crossing eastbound in the north crosswalk of Williams Street when he was struck by a motorcycle traveling north on Broadway in the number one lane. The collision caused the pedestrian to be thrown onto the roadway and ejected the motorcyclist from his vehicle.
Both men were transported to Marian Regional Medical Center. The pedestrian later died from his injuries. The motorcyclist remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
The Santa Maria Police Department’s Traffic Unit is investigating the crash. Alcohol is being considered as a possible factor. The roadway was closed for several hours as investigators processed the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Medrano at (805) 928-3781 ext. 1139.
