At approximately 9:53 a.m. on Friday, a three-way collision between a Chevrolet and two motorcycles killed Anthony Terrones, 22, of Lompoc, a motorcyclist who was moving from Highway 1 to southbound Highway 101 in Buellton.
John A. Hertz, 55, of Helendale was transitioning onto Highway 101 southbound in his 2015 Chevrolet Impala at a slower speed than Terrones, who was riding his 2003 Honda motorcycle at a high speed close behind Hertz. Terrones braked, but could not stop in time. He hit the rear of the Chevrolet and was ejected into the lane at the Highway 1 and Highway 101 southbound interchange, according to a California Highway Patrol (CHP) press release.
Jaime Jimenez, 21, of Lompoc was riding his 2003 Yamaha motorcycle at a high speed on the interchange when he hit Terrones, lost control of his bike, and slid into the median between Highway 1 and Highway 101 southbound. Terrones died on scene due to injuries. Jimenez suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Hertz was uninjured.