Head-on car crash on Highway 154 near Foxen Canyon Rd and Highway 101, major injuries
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – California Highway Patrol said officers responded to a two-car head-on collision near Highway 154 and Highway 101 at the Foxen Canyon Rd offramp.
According to CHP, Highway 154 was temporarily closed down near the northbound 101 offramp in Buellton.
The call time for the crash was around 10:49 a.m., and CHP reported that traffic was backed up around the area and there was "lots of debris in the roadway."
CHP said the lanes reopened as of 12:16 p.m. Saturday.
Santa Barbara County Fire said there were four patients taken to Cottage Hospital, one with critical injuries who was transported by a helicopter to the hospital.
County Fire also said that heavy extrication was required to remove the patients from the cars.
The cause of crash is still under investigation.
2 vehicle Head On Accident, Hwy 154 1/2 mile NW of Los Olivos. 4 patients total with 1 critical flown to Cottage via SBCASU. 3 others by ground. Extrication required. Hwy closed for inv. Check CHP for restrictions. Under inv. C/T 1051 pic.twitter.com/ZFSRt0JXVW
— Daniel Bertucelli (@SBCFireInfo) April 16, 2022
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office also responded to help with the incident.
