A hit-and-run incident occurred today at the intersection of North San Marcos Road and Twinridge Road in Goleta, CA, involving a single vehicle, a red Toyota Matrix, which overturned and was found unoccupied. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene around 7:43 PM, where they discovered the vehicle on its roof. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
Witnesses indicated that the driver fled the scene before authorities arrived. The vehicle was confirmed to be unoccupied, and a tow truck was called to remove it from the roadway. Emergency responders took precautions to ensure no additional occupants were injured or unconscious nearby, deploying a drone to assist in the search, but no one else was found.
The incident caused traffic disruptions in the area, leading to lane closures to facilitate the emergency response and vehicle recovery. The California Highway Patrol has classified the incident as a hit-and-run with no injuries reported.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the possibility of the vehicle being stolen, as the registered owner reported the car missing shortly after the incident occurred.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area as cleanup efforts continue.