[08-05-2026] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Northbound Highway 101

One person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 101 in Santa Barbara on Wednesday morning, August 5, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported around 11:16 a.m. near the Arrellaga Street on-ramp.

Preliminary information indicated the crash involved a blue sedan, a white van, a black sedan, and an RV.

Authorities reported minor injuries in the collision. One person was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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