[04-16-2023] Santa Barbara County, CA – Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Collision Along Highway 154

A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision along Highway 154, Santa Barbara, on Sunday afternoon, April 16, 2023.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the collision occurred around 2:40 p.m. at Foxen Canyon Road.

Three vehicles were involved, in which a male motorcyclist had to be transported to a nearby hospital.

The extent of his injuries and the number of people involved is currently unknown.

The California Highway Patrol is currently in charge of the investigation.

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