Highway 101 Car-Pedestrian Crash Results in Fatality [Santa Barbara, CA]

Santa Barbara, CA (November 11, 2022) Early Friday morning, a car-pedestrian crash on Highway 101 claimed the life of a male pedestrian.

CHP says that a car fatally struck the man at about 1:50 a.m. between the Patterson and Fairview Avenue entrances.

Officials pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Consequently, Santa Barbara County FD closed the area for 2 hours.

The CHP is investigating the fatal traffic collision and have not released further details at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our condolences to the victim’s family. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Our Team Can Help You Recover

Following the fatal car-pedestrian crash on Highway 101 it is crucial to make sure you are legally covered so you can grieve in peace.

That is why hiring a legal expert who can help you with a possible wrongful death claim is one of the best decisions one could make during this time.

Moreover, it is helpful to know that each state has its own laws covering who can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of the deceased.

Additionally, these people are related to or depend financially on the person who died. The law usually allows the following people to file a wrongful death case:

• Surviving spouses
• Domestic partners (registered domestic partnership)
• Children of the deceased
• Financial dependents, parents, minors under the care of the deceased
• Personal representatives

To the bereaved of the man who died in the traffic collision on Patterson Avenue, reach out to our wrongful death lawyers. Let us help you learn more about your eligibility for filing a case.

Furthermore, with 40 years of practice, Sweet Lawyers is confident we can tackle your wrongful death lawsuit and help you recover. Our legal experts are here to guide you through a legal claim.

Call our offices at (800) 674 7852 and let us help you get justice for your family. Our consultation is totally free and confidential.