A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today on U.S. Highway 101 South near Carrillo in Santa Barbara, CA. The incident took place around 4:18 PM and involved a white truck and a black sedan. As emergency response units arrived, traffic was significantly impacted, leading to lane closures that disrupted the flow of vehicles in the area.
Initially, one lane was blocked, causing delays and congestion for motorists traveling through this busy section of the highway. Emergency responders worked quickly to manage the situation, moving vehicles to the right-hand side of the road to facilitate the clearing of the lanes. By approximately 4:28 PM, all lanes were reported to be open, allowing traffic to resume its normal flow.
Despite the prompt response from emergency units, drivers experienced backups and delays during the peak afternoon traffic period. The California Highway Patrol deployed several units to ensure safety and assist in managing the traffic flow.
Motorists are advised to remain cautious while traveling in the area and to expect potential residual delays as traffic returns to normal operations. The cause of the traffic incident is still under review, but no further details have been released at this time.