Several Injured in Highway 101 Vehicle Collision [Santa Barbara, CA]

Santa Barbara, CA (September 13, 2023) – On Tuesday, several people sustained injuries following a Highway 101 vehicle collision.

It was just past midnight when the collision happened on the southbound freeway south of the Carrillo Street offramp.

Responding officers stated that six people were injured and one of them incurred serious injuries.

The rescuers extricated the occupants of two vehicles and three AMR Ambulances took all six patients to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Officers said one of the vehicles involved ripped out a large section of guardrail that ended up on the offramp. Additionally, several other vehicles incurred damage due to debris in the roadway.

In the meantime, CHP is investigating the cause of the collision.

Make Sure Your Vehicle Is in Mint Condition

Inspect your vehicle’s headlights and turn signals. Be sure that both front and rear headlamps are working properly and visible enough a couple of yards away.

Also, take a reading of your tire pressure and make sure you maintain the recommended maximum. While at it, take a peek under your vehicle and ensure there are no loose objects or leaks.

Most importantly, stay focused while on the road. Remove all distractions that could cause accidents such as mobile phone use, unstrapped toddlers, etc.

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Injuries in Highway 101 Vehicle Collision

A personal injury occurs when a person suffers any kind of physical, emotional, or psychological injury. The term “personal injury” covers a wide range of cases that occur from car accidents just as what happened in the Santa Barbara multi-vehicle collision, assaults, slip and fall accidents, injuries from defective products or machinery, and more cases.

When the involved individual/ suspect fails to meet their duty of care, unexpected and unnecessary personal injuries can take place.

Damages from a personal injury lawsuit range from emotional trauma, physical and mental disability, pain and suffering, disfigurement, bodily injuries, and a range of financial losses.

Consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer at Sweet Lawyers if you suffered injuries in an accident like the Highway 101 vehicle collision.

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