[05-22-2023] Santa Barbara County, CA – Three People Injured Following Multi-Vehicle Crash in Montecito

Three people were injured following a multi-vehicle crash in Montecito, Santa Barbara County, on Monday afternoon, May 22, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 12:56 p.m. along northbound Highway 101, close to Sheffield Drive.

Eight vehicles were involved, and the other three blocked a lane on Highway 101.

At least three people reportedly sustained minor injuries. Other people with possible injuries have not been determined.

The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.

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Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents cause the most accidental deaths and injuries in the US. Automobile accidents result in two million fatalities and ten million injuries each year.

The National Safety Council reported that in 2020, there were 8.3 percent more fatal traffic accidents in the United States. This happened after a three-year decline. Car accidents claimed 39,107 lives in 2019. The following year saw 42,338 fatalities.

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