Man Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Highway 246 and Avenue of the Flags [Buellton, CA]

Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Buellton

 
BUELLTON, CA (November 26, 2019) — A Sunday hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Highway 246 and Avenue of the Flags left a pedestrian severely injured.
 
According to County Fire Department spokesman Mike Eliason, the California Highway Patrol and Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to the scene around 5:42 p.m. after receiving calls from bystanders. After that, officials found a man in his 40s, believed to be a transient, suffering from life-threatening head injuries.
 
However, at the scene, police did not find the vehicle. As a result, sheriff deputies believe that the accident involves a hit-and-run driver.
 
Following the incident, paramedics airlifted the gravely injured man via CalStar to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. However, authorities did not disclosed either his identity or medical condition.
 
An investigation into this crash is underway.
 
After a car accident, remaining calm is best. Leaving the scene is usually the result of fear. However, you can avoid more complicated repercussions. In addition, always stay at the scene and help those involved if necessary.

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