The double collision happened around 6:27 p.m. on April 28 in the 1380 block of Orchard Road.

Nipomo Car Crash
At Least 1 Person Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Orchard Road

Nipomo, CA – Two people are dead following a three-vehicle collision caused by a suspected wrong-way driver on Orchard Road in Nipomo Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The double fatal collision happened around 6:27 p.m. on April 28 in the 1380 block of Orchard Road.

CHP officials said a white pickup heading southbound on Orchard Road may have crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with an SUV and a third vehicle near Cherry Blossom Place.

Two people – a male driver of the pickup and a female driver of the SUV – were pronounced dead at the scene. The names of the victims have not been released.

The driver of the third vehicle sustained minor injuries.

Original Story

Nipomo, CA. – At least one person died in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Monday evening in Nipomo, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The pileup took place around 6:27 p.m. in the 1380 block of Orchard Road.

A white pickup truck, a white SUV, and a red sedan were involved in the crash.

Authorities said at least one person died in the accident.

No other details were given, but an investigation is ongoing.