Car crash kills three, injures two on Highway 1 near Lompoc

LOMPOC, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Fire Department crews were on scene of a fatal four car crash just after 6:00 p.m. on Highway 1 southeast of Lompoc.

SBCFD said three victims were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

An adult female was transported with major injuries from the scene by helicopter to Santa Barbara Cottage Emergency Room. An adult male additionally was sent to the emergency room by ambulance with major injuries.

SBCFD said one vehicle had flipped upside down on the center divider.

Highway 1 has reopened after being closed in both directions.