Calabasas, CA (June 22, 2026) – Two men died Saturday night, June 20, in a single-vehicle wreck on Mulholland Highway. The crash happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Mulholland Highway and Dry Canyon Cold Creek Road.
According to witnesses, the vehicle left the roadway, struck a fire hydrant, and became airborne before landing on private property.
Both occupants, believed to be in their 40s, were pronounced dead at the scene. The City of Calabasas closed the roadway in both directions following the crash.
The pair were identified as Israeli citizens, according to ZAKA, an organization assisting their families with identification and documentation. Their names have not yet been made public.
No further details about the crash were available. The investigation is active.
Our condolences go out to the families of those who died.
Can a Foreign National’s Family File a Wrongful Death Claim in Calabasas, CA?
Yes, California law doesn’t require a deceased person to be a U.S. citizen or resident for their family to pursue a wrongful death claim. The law generally focuses on where the crash occurred and who’s eligible to bring the claim, not the citizenship of the person who died.
Single-vehicle crashes that end on private property, frequently raise additional questions about what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway in the first place, whether that’s speed, road design, or another factor still under investigation. Mulholland Highway’s winding curves near Dry Canyon Cold Creek Road have drawn community concern before, and that history can sometimes factor into how a case is evaluated.
To coordinate a claim from overseas adds practical complications, including communicating with California courts, gathering documentation across two legal systems, and managing time differences when evidence needs to be reviewed quickly. Families may also need to work with their home country’s consulate alongside organizations like ZAKA to handle identification before legal steps can move forward.
Eligible family members under California’s wrongful death statute typically include a spouse, children, or other dependents, and the claim can cover funeral costs, lost financial support, and loss of companionship regardless of where the family resides. A car accident lawyer familiar with California law can help manage communication, translation needs, and filing requirements so a grieving family isn’t forced to navigate the state’s legal system entirely on their own.
California generally allows two years to file a wrongful death claim, a deadline that applies regardless of nationality or residence. If your family is dealing with a loss like this from outside the U.S., Saleh Law Group can help explain what steps may apply.
You can reach out to Saleh Law Group at (949) 431-6371 to speak with our team and learn more.
