Two Victims Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 246 [Santa Ynez Valley, CA]

Victims Incurred Moderate to Major Injuries in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 246

 
Santa Ynez Valley, CA (September 27, 2020) – On Saturday, two people sustained moderate to major injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 246 and Casino Drive.
 
The crash occurred at around 6:04 a.m. near the Chumash Casino Resort.
 
Santa Barbara County firefighters said they located a vehicle with major front-end damage on the scene.
 
Moreover, the authorities located two victims inside the vehicle. One of the victims is a minor, who sustained critical injuries. On the other hand, the second victim is an adult, who sustained moderate injuries.
 
No extrication was done to get the victims out of the vehicle.
 
The authorities rushed the two victims to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in AMR ambulances.
 
Also, a city traffic light pole collapsed.
 
Furthermore, the California Highway Patrol investigates the cause of the crash.
 
Meanwhile, some traffic restrictions were placed in the immediate area while emergency personnel responded to the crash.
 
Scan the road 1/2 mile to a full mile ahead in order to look out or recognize potential hazards in time. Our bodies weren’t designed to travel at 50mph. We were designed for speeds of less than 10mph, thus you need to learn to consciously break that natural instinct and focus farther ahead.

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