Yorba Linda crash kills 16-year-old student and critically injures passenger

A 16-year-old boy, Matthew Andres Santome, died after a two-vehicle crash in Yorba Linda, California, and his 15-year-old passenger was critically injured. The crash has affected two local high schools and prompted condolences from Santome’s school community.

The collision happened at about 8pm on Friday. One vehicle struck a tree while the other sustained minor damage; no other injuries were reported, and the second driver stayed at the scene to co-operate with investigators. Authorities said drugs and alcohol were not suspected as contributing factors. Santome was a junior at El Dorado High School, while the passenger attends Yorba Linda High School.