7 Hospitalized in Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Highway 101 near El Capitan State Beach [Santa Barbara County, CA]

Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County Sends Seven People to Hospital

 
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA (December 30, 2022) – Seven people were hospitalized in a multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County early Wednesday morning.
 
The crash happened on December 28, just near El Capitan State Beach. According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck a downed tree in the roadway. Three more vehicles, including a semi truck, got caught in the pileup.
 
Emergency crews took seven people to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
 
The cause and factors involved in a crash remain under investigation.
 
As drivers, it is important to always pay attention to your surroundings. Obey traffic rules and watch out for road hazards. Practice defensive driving and do not drive while intoxicated.

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