![[11-20-2025] Two Men Injured After Pickup Overturns on Highway 101 South of Gaviota State Park](https://ak1.to//SmGy.webp)
Two men were injured after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 101 just south of Gaviota State Park in Santa Barbara County on Thursday afternoon, November 20, 2025.
According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, a Dodge pickup veered off the southbound side of the highway and overturned shortly after noon.
Fire Capt. Scott Safechuck said the vehicle came to rest about 150 feet off the roadway with two male occupants inside. Firefighters used hydraulic Jaws of Life tools to extricate both individuals from the wreckage, a process that took approximately 15 minutes.
Safechuck reported that one occupant sustained moderate injuries while the other had minor injuries. Both were taken by American Medical Response ambulance to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Their names and updated conditions were not available. A dog inside the pickup was uninjured.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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.
