Santa Barbara, CA: Fatal Pedestrian Crash at Casa Dorinda Life Care Community on Hot Springs Road
77-Year-Old Man Killed in Santa Barbara Pedestrian Crash along Hot Springs Road
Santa Barbara, California (March 3, 2019) – An elderly Santa Barbara man was struck and killed by a vehicle at a private property in Santa Barbara on Saturday morning, according to the CHP.
The crash happened at about 10:25 a.m. March 2 at the Casa Dorinda Life Care Community at 300 Hot Springs Road.
CHP said a 53-year-old Santa Barbara man operating a 2014 Hino Box truck was backing up when it struck a 70-year-old Santa Barbara man walking behind.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name was withheld even though the next of kin have been notified.
The driver of the truck remained at the site of the crash.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
If you are a family member of the person killed and would like to get a free copy of the accident report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617.
