Anonymous
Source: Carpinteria Summerland Fire Protection District
On 03/16/21 at 4:20 AM, three Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Units responded with CHP and AMR to a reported vehicle over the side near Bates Road and Highway 101.
The vehicle was traveling southbound 101, left the highway and rolled down the embankment, where it came to rest on the far side of the railroad tracks.
Air bags deployed, and the sole occupant was able to self-extricate and walk back up to the highway. The male in his 20’s was treated by department paramedics and transported to Cottage Hospital with minor injuries.
The cause of the accident is unknown at this time, and CHP is conducting an investigation. Train traffic was paused as the extent of damage to the tracks was assessed.
