A traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred today at the intersection of State Route 154 and Maria Ygnacia Lane in Santa Barbara, CA. The incident took place around 12:26 PM and involved a silver Subaru Crosstrek and a gray Toyota Tacoma, with indications of an unknown third vehicle.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where both vehicles were blocking lanes, causing significant traffic disruptions. By 12:42 PM, it was confirmed that all lanes were blocked due to the collision. The California Highway Patrol later updated the incident status to indicate unknown injuries, prompting the dispatch of an ambulance to the scene.
Tow trucks were called to remove the vehicles, but delays were reported as one of the tow trucks was stuck in traffic, arriving slower than expected. By 1:33 PM, alternating lanes of traffic were being utilized to manage the flow around the incident site.
Motorists in the area should anticipate continued delays and are advised to seek alternative routes until the situation is fully resolved. The California Highway Patrol is working to clear the scene and restore normal traffic conditions as quickly as possible.
Drivers are reminded to exercise caution and patience while navigating through the affected area.