Driver killed in rollover crash during wet morning commute near Gaviota
GAVIOTA, Calif. - A driver was killed Wednesday morning when their vehicle rolled over and off of Highway 101 near Gaviota.
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6:45 a.m.
California Highway Patrol said a 21-year-old woman was driving southbound on the 101 north of Highway 1 when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway.
From there it rolled down a dirt embankment and crashed into a tree.
Santa Barbara County Fire had to extricate the woman from the vehicle and pronounced her dead at the scene. She was reportedly a resident of Guadalupe.
Vehicle Accident, Hwy 101 SB at Hwy 1, Gaviota. SBC on scene with a fatal, single vehicle rollover off the road way. Heavy extrication required. No other occupants in the vehicle. Under investigation by CHo and traffic restrictions in the area. CALL NEWSLINE. C/T 0648 pic.twitter.com/ZUdRnvVSFo
— Daniel Bertucelli (@SBCFireInfo) March 10, 2021
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. It happened in wet conditions after overnight and morning rain showers soaked the Central Coast.
Officers said alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Officer K. Schmidt at the Buellton Area CHP Office at 805-688-5551.
