[10-05-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Three People Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 246 near Buellton

According to the local news, they identified the woman who died in the collision as Linda M., 73, of San Juan Bautista on Highway 246 near Buellton on Wednesday afternoon, October 5, 2022.

Another 73-year-old woman was injured moderately and taken by ambulance to another hospital.

Unfortunately, McIntyre reportedly passed away after being taken to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria.

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According to the California Highway Patrol, three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash between Buellton and Solvang on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

The collision transpired shortly after 1:00 p.m. in an area referred to as Buellton Flats on Highway 246 between Buellton and Solvang.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a car that had been stopped along the highway pulled out in an attempt to make a U-turn, clipping a Honda CRV and causing it to crash into a tree. The driver of the Honda CRV reported the accident.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the driver of the CRV was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by a bystander before being transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance.

According to reports, one of the passengers in the vehicle sustained moderate injuries.

According to officials from the fire department, the driver of the other vehicle suffered relatively minor injuries. There was no further information that was known at the time.

The investigators are still trying to determine what caused the collision.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, the number of car accidents has gone up in recent years. Every year, more than one million people are killed in car accidents. Because of this pattern, about 3,287 people die daily in car accidents. Between 20 and 50 million people are hurt or disabled because of car accidents.

Every day, lots of people walk and ride bikes downtown. Drivers must always keep their attention on the road. Before a car crash happens, there is no time to think about it. Driving in California is dangerous.

Every year, more than 10,000 people die in California because of cars. In 2017, there were 485,866 car accidents in California, which killed 3,898 people and hurt 276,823. Since 2013, 23.5% more people have been killed in car accidents.

In 2018, nine out of every 100,000 people in California died in car accidents. Many people die in car accidents in this state, which is not on purpose.

When driving, pay attention to the road, keep your car in good shape, and keep your driving skills sharp.

Santa Barbara County Car Accident Lawyers

Auto accident law firms are often not needed for minor accidents. But with Arash Law, consultations are always free, even if you don’t need their help.

Some insurance companies hire private investigators to “catch” people who have been hurt in accidents doing things they shouldn’t be able to do.

When this happens, a stranger follows you and your family to your home and workplace. Your right to privacy can’t be broken unless there’s a good reason.

Skilled car accident lawyers at Arash Law in Santa Barbara County can say no to requests for information that are too general, have nothing to do with the accident, or try to invade your privacy. This makes it easier for our lawyers to protect your rights.

Insurance companies are capable of breaking the law and violating your rights in a number of ways. A personal injury lawyer should report any car accident in California as soon as possible. Call (888) 488-1391 to talk for free with an Arash Law personal injury lawyer.