Five Dead in Multi-Vehicle Head-On Collision Poway California

A tragic multi-vehicle collision on State Route 67 in Poway resulted in the deaths of five people, including Marcial Rivera, his son Emmanuel Rivera, and Roberto Martinez Oros. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet Silverado drifted into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision that also sparked a brush fire and sent a vehicle into a ravine. The Rivera family, deeply mourning the loss of Marcial and Emmanuel—who were on their way to work—has shared dashcam footage showing the wrong-way driver and is raising funds for funeral expenses. Roberto Martinez, a hardworking grandfather who had achieved the American dream through years of labor, was also killed in the crash, and his family is raising funds to transport his body to Mexico. This incident is part of a recent pattern of fatal crashes on the winding Highway 67, where speeding and distracted driving remain ongoing concerns. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision and urge anyone with information to come forward.