Driver killed in Highway 41 crash near Atascadero
– A driver died Wednesday morning after traveling off Highway 41 in a truck, going down an embankment, and striking a tree near Toro Creek Road.
The crash occurred around 7 a.m. between Atascadero and Morro Bay. The truck came to rest about 20 feet off the road, down an embankment.
Emergency responders worked to extricate the driver from the truck at about 7:32 a.m., according to reports.
The crash closed Highway 41 in both directions. Authorities closed the highway at Los Altos Road in Atascadero and at Bear Ridge Road toward Morro Bay.
Highway 41 reopened at about 11:25 a.m.
No further information is available at this time.
8/12/26 8:36 am SR-41 between Atascadero and Morro Bay, please use SR-46 or US-101. Crash with emergency personnel on scene. #chpcoastaldivision pic.twitter.com/E3SdYEdhrS
— CHP San Luis Obispo (@ChpSlo) August 12, 2026
