Goleta, CA (October 8, 2024) – A traffic collision occurred on Monday evening involving two vehicles on the northbound lanes of Highway 101 at Winchester Canyon. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the accident was reported at approximately 8 p.m.
Preliminary reports indicate that a pickup truck collided with a sedan under unclear circumstances. The impact caused the pickup truck to overturn, coming to rest on its roof, while the sedan ended up in the center median.
Two adults and two children traveling in one of the vehicles were transported by AMR ambulances to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Fortunately, the driver and sole occupant of the second vehicle declined medical treatment at the scene.
Following the collision, the northbound lanes of the freeway were temporarily closed to allow emergency personnel to manage the situation and clear the wreckage. The roadway was fully reopened shortly after 9:30 p.m., minimizing disruption to traffic.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident.
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