[05-02-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Two People Injured in Head-On Crash Near Lompoc

Two people sustained injuries following a major two-vehicle crash on Highway 246 Monday morning, May 2, 2022.

The crash occurred at 6:32 a.m. near Campbell Road, halfway between Buellton and Lompoc.

One of the drivers was trapped inside the vehicle and required extensive extrication.

They were taken to Lompoc Hospital by ground ambulance after suffering major injuries.

The other driver was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle after suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department confirm that the head-on collision necessitated extensive extrication, with at least two people being taken to the hospital.

According to fire officials, two cats were also rescued from the vehicle.

The traffic was heavy in the area as first responders worked to clear the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Every sixty seconds, a car accident occurs in the United States. With so much traffic on the nation’s highways every day, this isn’t a big surprise.

In the United States, car accidents are the most common cause of injury. Each year, an estimated 2 million people are injured or killed in car accidents.

In the United States, car accidents are the leading cause of death for people ages 2 to 34 and the leading cause of serious injury for the general population.

In the United States, at least four million people are injured in car accidents every year. According to the US Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 36,560 people died in car accidents in 2010.

Accidents can happen to even the most cautious drivers due to factors beyond their control, resulting in serious injury or death.

Santa Barbara County Car Accident Lawyers

Legal action should be taken to protect the rights of those who have been seriously injured in a car accident.

The sooner an attorney is contacted in the event of life-threatening injuries, the better. You should file a personal injury claim immediately after a car accident to protect your legal rights.

Hiring an experienced car accident lawyer should be your first step. After they’ve investigated the circumstances of your car accident, a lawyer can give you advice about your legal options.

Our Santa Barbara County car accident lawyers at Arash Law will make sure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and damages. These include everything from medical bills and lost wages to pain and suffering and any additional medical or financial needs. We’re ready to go to court if the insurance company won’t cooperate.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 today to set up a free consultation with an attorney.