Santa Clarita Bus, Big-Rig and Car Crash Injures About a Dozen
A gravel-hauling semi struck a Santa Clarita Transit bus at Golden Valley Rd & Centre Pointe Pkwy on May 13, 2026, injuring about a dozen people, one critically.
- Location
- Santa Clarita, CA
- Occurred
- May 13, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
- Last verified
- 5d ago
- Sources
- 4 primary sources
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On the morning of May 13, 2026, a gravel-hauling semi-truck collided with a Santa Clarita Transit city bus and two passenger vehicles at Golden Valley Road and Centre Pointe Parkway. About a dozen people were injured, including one person in critical condition.
What happened
The crash was reported at about 9:31 a.m. Investigators described the semi as traveling roughly 50 to 70 mph before attempting a turn and striking the bus. Eight people were transported to hospitals, one in critical condition; three more were treated at the scene.
If you were on the bus or in one of the vehicles
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Timeline
At about 9:31 a.m., a gravel-hauling semi-truck collides with a Santa Clarita Transit city bus and two cars at Golden Valley Road and Centre Pointe Parkway. According to investigators reported in the coverage, the semi was traveling about 50 to 70 mph and attempted to turn before striking the bus.
Emergency responders report about a dozen people injured; eight are transported to hospitals — one in critical condition — and three are treated at the scene.
Common questions
What happened in the Santa Clarita bus and big-rig crash?
On May 13, 2026, a gravel-hauling semi-truck collided with a Santa Clarita Transit city bus and two cars at Golden Valley Road and Centre Pointe Parkway. Investigators described the semi as traveling about 50 to 70 mph and attempting to turn before striking the bus.
How many people were hurt?
Reports described about a dozen people injured; eight were taken to hospitals, including one person in critical condition, and three were treated at the scene. Earlier reports cited 13 injuries before the figure was updated.
What should I do if I was on the bus or in one of the vehicles?
Keep your medical records, the agency or carrier report number, photos, and any insurance correspondence. AlertRelief is an information and referral service, not a law firm; this is not legal advice. If you wish, you can request a free review by an independent attorney — no obligation.