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Car falls into creek leaving one person dead

By Sandy Chávez

Published November 8, 2022 7:49 am

Santa Barbara County Fire responded to a fatal call involving a mini van that fell off the road and into a creek near Hwy 101 near HWY 154. One older male was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to Santa Barbara County Fire, rainy conditions may have been a factor.

All highways remain open.

Firefighters are using this time to warn drivers to drive safe and check tire threads.

FatalityVehicleAccident: HWY 101 SB/JSO HWY 154, Buellton. Single mini-van/off the road into the creek. Older male pronounced at the scene. Rainy conditions. HWY remains open. SBC and CHP o/s. CT 6:19am. Tip of the day: PLEASE DRIVE SAFE & CHECK YOUR TIRE TREAD. pic.twitter.com/u7pe9JelNJ
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) November 8, 2022

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