Man Injured in Santa Barbara Car Accident on Highway 154 near Lake Cachuma
Man Injured in Car Crash on Highway 154 near Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California (August 3, 2020) – One person was injured in a car crash near Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara on Monday afternoon.
According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the accident happened on Highway 154 near the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area at about 4 p.m. August 3.
A westbound BMW SUV is reported to have collided with a Dodge Ram pickup truck on the roadway for unknown reasons.
Injuries Reported in Collision on Highway 154 in Santa Barbara
The impact of the collision sent both vehicles off the roadway on the eastbound side.
The California Highway Patrol said one person sustained moderate injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. His identity was not immediately disclosed.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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