[02-06-2026] Santa Barbara County, CA – Pedestrian Suffers Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle on West Anapamu St.

A pedestrian suffered significant injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Santa Barbara on Friday evening, February 6, 2026.

According to the Santa Barbara Police Department, officers and emergency medical services were called at around 5:20 p.m. to 100 W. Anapamu St. following reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Police said the pedestrian was entering a parked vehicle at the time of the collision and sustained significant injuries. The victim was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment.

Officers closed West Anapamu Street to traffic during the investigation. Police reported that the roadway reopened at approximately 9:30 p.m.

The incident remains under investigation.

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