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Source: Santa Barbara City Fire Department
On Tuesday night March 2 2021 at approximately 11:15 pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department Combined Communications Center received multiple calls for a vehicle rollover in the area of Highway 101 northbound and the Carrillo off-ramp.
Two fire engines, a truck company and Battalion Chief were dispatched for a possible vehicle extrication. Firefighters arrived on scene and found a solo male patient on the ground near the vehicle. He had been assisted by other motorists out of his vehicle and was laid down adjacent to the roadway.
The patient was unable to recall the events of the accident or if he had any additional passengers with him at the time of the accident. Firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to search the immediate area for any potential victims. No additional victims were located.
The driver was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with unknown injuries. He was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and likely it saved his life.
The cause of the accident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department would like to remind everyone that seatbelts save lives. Please be sure everyone riding in a motor vehicle is wearing a seatbelt properly.
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