Three people killed in three-car crash in Isla Vista, five others injured
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Firefighters and first responders are currently on the scene of a fatal three-car crash on Stadium Rd and El Colegio Rd in Isla Vista, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
At 6:21 p.m., County Fire spokesperson Daniel Bertucelli said that there were eight people involved in the crash – three were reported dead at the scene, two seriously injured, and three with non-life threatening injuries.
Major Vehicle Accident. El Colegio and Stadium Rd. SBC on scene with 3 engines 1 truck, 1 ambulance and a BC. 3 vehicles with 8 patients total. 3 blacks, 2 reds and 3 yellows. Heavy extrication. Under investigation by LEO’s. Traffic restrictions in the area.
— Daniel Bertucelli (@SBCFireInfo) May 29, 2022
California Highway Patrol deemed the incident fatal around 5:30 p.m., and said there were three cars involved in the crash.
One car was driving recklessly and ran a red light, according to CHP, and another car hit a tree – it is not immediately clear the exact line of events that occurred in this crash.
The call time for this crash was 4:46 p.m., according to the fire department.
