Jose Munoz Arrested after Police Chase Crash on Islay Street [Santa Barbara, CA]

Injuries Reported in Santa Barbara Traffic Accident on Islay and State Street

 
SANTA BARBARA, CA (May 17, 2021) – Saturday afternoon, authorities arrested Jose Munoz after a police chase ended in a crash on Islay Street.
 
According to Santa Barbara Police Department, the incident started at around 12:20 p.m. An officer started to follow a vehicle reported missing recently. Then, they spotted the suspect vehicle in the area of Micheltorena and San Andres streets.
 
However, the suspect vehicle, a silver Honda, started speeding up. Thus, the officer turned on the patrol vehicle’s lights to initiate a traffic stop. The officer kept his distance from the vehicle for safety reasons. Meanwhile, the suspect vehicle ran multiple stop signs as it fled.
 
Moreover, a southbound bus struck the suspect vehicle at the intersection at Islay and State streets.
 
Meanwhile, officials confirmed that six people from the bus sustained minor injuries. Responders transported two of them to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Meanwhile, two people from the suspect vehicle suffered serious injuries.
 
Also, responders transported 24-year-old Jose Munoz, the driver of the stolen vehicle, and one passenger to Cottage Hospital. Both of them sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Also, the authorities released a juvenile to a guardian.
 
Officials arrested Munoz for multiple charges, including evading police, DUI, and possessing a stolen vehicle.
 
May this incident be a reminder for all motorists to drive responsibly. Moreover, drivers should also keep in mind that distracted driving, speeding, and driving inebriated will lead to dangerous road accidents.

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What to Do After Crash on Islay Street

 
Indeed, while driving is essential for many, it is one of the most dangerous daily maneuvers. It is therefore important to know what to do if you find yourself in a traffic collision.
 
On the AAA Foundation Web site, chief executive officer Peter Kissinger repeatedly labeled the epidemic of motor vehicle-related accidents a “public health crisis.”
 
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer. A lawyer will make sure any victims impacted are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.
 
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a crash, reach out to the attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Above all, we understand what you are going through, and our team is here to ensure your legal rights are safeguarded. With over 40 decades in the field, we have the experience and the tools to win your case. Call us today at (800) 674 7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Thus, for your convenience, you can also reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by email, online chat, and text message.