Two injured after head on crash on Highway 154

By Caleb Nguyen

Published October 28, 2025 5:40 pm

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Two people suffered injuries after a head-on two-car crash near Painted Cave Road on Highway 154 just after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The driver of a Tesla suffered moderate injuries in the crash and had two dogs in the car with them, according to the SBCFD.

The driver of a Subaru suffered major injuries in the crash, and both dogs involved did not need medical attention, according to the SBCFD.

Officials closed Highway 154 to just one-way traffic as of 5:37 p.m. Tuesday, according to CHP dispatchers.

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