![[10-26-2024] Three People Injured, One Critically After Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 154](https://ak1.to//gK59Q.webp)
Three people were injured, one critically, in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 154 in the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, on Saturday night, October 26, 2024.
According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, emergency crews responded to the scene at around 8:00 p.m. in the westbound lanes near Paradise Road.
A woman sustained major injuries and was airlifted by Calstar medical helicopter to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. A man with moderate injuries and another individual with minor injuries were transported to the hospital by AMR ambulance.
Details regarding the identities of the injured and updates on their conditions were not available. Both vehicles required extrication from the wreckage following the crash.
The California Highway Patrol reported that one of the vehicles had been driving recklessly before the collision. Highway 154 was closed for over an hour while the incident was investigated.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
