[09-12-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Student Killed, Another Three Injured in a Fatal Car Accident in Buellton

A City College student, Roberto G., was killed in a car accident in Buellton late Monday night, September 12, 2022.

The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on Ballard Canyon Road north of Roble Blanco Road.

The three passengers, 18-year-old Georgia J., Emely S., and 19-year-old Viviana F., sustained moderate-major injuries.

According to Santa Barbara County Fire Department spokesperson Scott Safechuck, two people were taken to Marian Regional Medical Center.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Garcia was driving at an undetermined speed around a bend when the 2005 BMW M3 went off the road, collided with a fence and a tree, and then flipped upside down onto its roof 20 feet below.

According to the report, “this crash occurred as Mr. Garcia Jr. failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway.”

Everyone in the vehicle was trapped after the crash and had to be removed.

According to CHP Public Information Officer Michael Griffith, Garcia was taken from the driver’s seat and to Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Drugs or alcohol did not appear to contribute to the crash.

The Santa Barbara County Coroner’s Office had not been able to confirm Garcia’s exact cause of death as of September 16.

The accident is still being investigated at this time.

City College is making resources available to those in need. Free grief counseling is available from Hospice of Santa Barbara and VNA Health. Students can use Student Health Services, while employees can use the Employee Assistance Program.

Car Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 6.3 million car accidents in the United States in 2018. This figure includes minor and major accidents, but most of these incidents resulted in only property damage. However, nearly 2.5 million people were injured in car accidents last year, and over 36,000 people lost their lives.

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Sacramento County Car Accident Lawyers

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In Sacramento County, car accident lawyers at Arash Law can help to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and damages. If the other driver was at fault, our legal team could also help you file a claim against their insurance company.

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