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Accident involving two vehicles on Highway 101 Northbound/El Capitan Ranch Road leaves one injured

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Posted at 9:33 PM, Apr 22, 2023
and last updated 2023-04-23 00:33:55-04

An accident involving two vehicles on Highway 101 Northbound/El Capitan Ranch Road left one injured.

Just after 8pm the Santa Barbara County Fire Department tweeted that the male driver of a pick-up truck exited his vehicle without injury. The female driver of a Subaru required extensive extrication and had minor injuries.

SBC Fire later said in a tweet both minor minor patients were diverted to Santa Ynez Hospital for evaluation by ground ambulance.

HWY 101 Northbound 1 lane is now open. SBC Fire reminds travelers to drive safely through the area.