Vehicle crashed into tree on the side of Highway 154 killing one person

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reported a vehicle that crashed into a tree up an embankment off the side of Highway 154.

The CHP website says the incident occurred around 7:15 p.m on the 2500 block of Highway 154 near Lake Cachuma.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the crash with three engines, a battalion chief, CALSTAR and AMR.

The first arriving engine reported a single vehicle rollover that was upside down. The car had crashed into an oak tree.

The driver was alone in the car, but needed heavy extrication. They were determined to be deceased on the scene.

The reporting party said that the vehicle was attempting to pass another car on the road before it crashed.

A helicopter was deployed to assist with the crash.

CHP is investigating the incident. All lanes are now open.

This is a developing story and we will update as we get more information.