UPDATE (3:30 p.m.) - A man reportedly suffered major injuries in a rollover crash on southbound Highway 101 just south of Refugio State Beach.
Santa Barbara County Fire officials say he lost control of his truck and crashed into a utility pole.
Just like the crash earlier today in the same area, the railroad tracks are closed until further notice.
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UPDATE (2:15 p.m.) - The northbound #2 lane of Highway 101 near Sheffield Drive in Montecito is blocked after a truck crashed into the concrete barriers.
It happened just after 1 p.m.
Crews are working to clear the crash and reopen the lane.
Traffic is moving slowly in the #1 lane.
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UPDATE (1:28 p.m.) - Santa Barbara County Fire officials say another vehicle crash occurred along Highway 101 Tuesday, not far from the one that took place near Refugio State Beach.
Crews were called to the scene near El Capitan Beach at about 12:45 p.m.
They say the driver had minor injuries but refused treatment.
Fire officials used the incident as a reminder for people to make sure tires have the proper tread, windshield wipers work correctly, to put more distance between yourself and other cars and also slow down during wet weather.
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UPDATE (10:45 a.m.) - A vehicle rollover on southbound Highway 101 just south of Refugio State Beach was affecting train travel through the area.
The crash was reported just after 9:30 a.m.
According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, a Toyota 4Runner went about 30 feet off the side of the road and ended up on a bike path.
The driver reportedly suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The Union Pacific train tracks were closed as a result.
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UPDATE (10:40 a.m.) - A rollover crash was slowing traffic on Highway 1 heading into Lompoc.
According to the California Highway Patrol, it was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m.
Initial reports show the vehicle had rolled and was in the center divider of the highway just south of the Constellation exit near Vandenberg Village.
No word on the extent of any injuries.
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(8:20 a.m.) - Multiple collisions were reported on local roads Tuesday morning as rain continued to fall across the Central Coast.
Between about 7 and 8 a.m., the California Highway Patrol was responding to six incidents. No major injuries were reported.
Just before 7 a.m., a vehicle was reported to have gone off the road at Harris Grade and Highway 135.
At around 7:35 a.m., a vehicle rollover was reported near the base of the Cuesta Grade in the southbound lanes of Highway 101.
A truck and trailer were also reported to have jackknifed in the area.
Other incidents were reported on Highway 246 at Tularosa Road, Highway 58 at O’Donovan Road and Highway 101 in the northbound lanes at the Las Tablas Road offramp.
No major slowdowns were reported by 8:15 a.m.
