Santa Clarita high-speed crash leaves luxury vehicle destroyed

A 23-year-old driver survived after his luxury Audi S5 exploded following a high-speed crash in Santa Clarita early Saturday morning. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the vehicle was traveling at speeds exceeding 120 mph near Soledad Canyon Road and Camp Plenty Road at approximately 1:41 a.m.

The vehicle struck a light pole and other objects before hitting a dirt wall and flipping into a nearby wash, where it caught fire. Witnesses reported that the car “exploded” upon impact. Deputies managed to pull the driver from the burning wreckage before he was engulfed by flames.

The driver was transported to a hospital and is reported to be in critical condition. Responding agencies included the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.