1 Injured, 2 Semi-Trucks Crash, Jackknife on Highway 101 near Clark Avenue [Orcutt, CA]

1 Hurt, 2 Big Rigs Collide on Highway 101 in Orcutt

 
ORCUTT, CA (March 18, 2024) — One person reported injuries after 2 semi-trucks crashed on Highway 101 near Clark Avenue.
 
According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the double-truck collision happened around 2:15 p.m. Thursday. For an unknown reason, two big rigs collided on Highway 101 South. As a result, at least one truck sustained significant front-end damage, and another’s 53-foot trailer jackknifed.
 
Minutes later, paramedics arrived and took one person to Marian Regional Medical Center with minor injuries. The other truck driver was unharmed.
 
After the crash, California Highway Patrol officers investigated the area to identify the cause. However, they did not confirm the factors leading to the collision. However, if anyone has insight, please call traffic investigators.
 
There are many ways to avoid an accident. Prepare for danger by leaving enough space around your car. Watch for larger vehicles and give them room. Truck drivers have larger vehicles to operate and need more road space than smaller cars. Stay out of their blind spots and use your signal to communicate any lane changes.

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