Santa Barbara County, CA (November 10, 2024) – A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred on eastbound State Route 154 near Camp Whittier early Sunday morning. The crash was reported at approximately 3:52 a.m. after an automatic notification from an iPhone alerted authorities.
The incident involved a white sedan and a black SUV, with three individuals reported injured. Emergency responders, including two ambulances, arrived at the scene to assist the injured parties, who had exited their vehicles and were on the roadside. The extent of their injuries remains undisclosed.
Traffic in the eastbound lanes was impacted, with the roadway partially blocked as responders worked to manage the scene. Tow services from local providers were dispatched to remove the vehicles involved.
The cause of the collision is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Additional details will be released as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those injured, and we hope for their full recovery.
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