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Jose Munoz Detained in Stolen Car Crash at Islay Street and State Street
SANTA BARBARA, CA (May 17, 2021) — Jose Munoz faces charges in Saturday’s stolen car accident at Islay Street and State Street.
According to officials, police located Munoz in a stolen car committing multiple traffic violations. Around 12:20 p.m., a chase unfolded, and several Santa Barbara police officers responded to assist.
However, the officer who tried chasing down Munoz eventually abandoned the chase for safety reasons. Shortly after, Munoz crashed into a city bus, occupied by six people.
Due to the accident, 24-year-old Munoz and a juvenile passenger suffered major injuries and required care at Cottage Hospital. In addition, two passengers on board the bus suffered minor wounds. Following the investigation, officers arrested Santa Barbara resident Munoz on DUI charges. However, there are no further details.
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