Fatal traffic collision closes Highway 166 in Santa Maria Friday morning

By Drew Ascione

Published April 7, 2023 10:08 am

SANTA MARIA, Calif.– One person is dead and another in critical condition as the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responds to a car over the side of the roadway on Highway 166 at 8:13 a.m. Friday morning.

California Highway Patrol Santa Maria said a bystander came across a the car over the side of the roadway with two people inside and in need of extraction. CHP closed the road to assist in a safe rescue.

Santa Barbara County Fire reports crews extracted and airlifted one in critical condition via helicopter to Cottage Hospital for treatment.

Caltrans reports Highway 166 at Highway 101 is now fully reopened.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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