[05-03-2023] Santa Barbara County, CA – Three Injured After Rollover Car Crash on Highway 101 Near Gaviota

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reported that a rollover car accident on Highway 101 near Gaviota resulted in three injuries on Wednesday afternoon, May 03, 2023.

Firefighters and other emergency personnel were dispatched around 3:57 p.m. on the Highway’s northbound lane, just north of the Gaviota Rest Area.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a GMC pickup truck flipped over and rested on its roof, blocking the right-hand and center lanes.

The SBCFD reported that a female adult passenger was seriously injured and flown to a nearby hospital by a Calstar medical helicopter.

The female driver and a young female passenger were the other two occupants who suffered minor injuries. The two individuals were transported by an AMR ambulance to the same nearby hospital.

Information about their names or conditions was unavailable.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

No one can predict where or when a car crash will happen. Those who have been in car accidents know how crucial it is to be ready for such incidents. Here is a list of things you or the victim’s loved ones can do following a car accident:

• Call the police immediately after the accident. Make sure the officer creates an accident report.
• Take photos of your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, weather conditions, and road conditions.
• Acquire all eyewitnesses’ names, contact information, or anyone who has seen anything about the incident.
• See a doctor or other healthcare professional and inform them of all affected parts of your body as soon as possible.
• Keep a journal detailing your injuries and recovery. Describe how you feel, the treatment you receive, and the costs you pay.
• Speak to an experienced lawyer before speaking to an insurance adjuster or accepting a settlement offer.
• Do not post about your accident or its circumstances on social media.

Car Accident Statistics

According to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, 31,785 people died in traffic accidents in the first nine months of 2022. Compared to the 31,850 anticipated fatalities in 2021, this is a 0.2% decrease.

After seven consecutive quarters of year-over-year fatality increases, the NHTSA estimated that deaths marginally decreased in the third quarter of 2022. This projection marked the second consecutive quarter of declining fatalities.

Furthermore, deaths rose in 25 states, remained steady in one state, and declined in 24 states for the first three quarters of 2022.

While overall fatalities declined, deaths involving cyclists and pedestrians continued to rise.