Accident Low Severity Resolved

Traffic collision, rear-end on US-101

A minor accident was reported on US-101 near Santa Barbara on January 22, 2026 at 2:55 PM. 3 parties involved.

Primary factor: VC 22350 UNSAFE SPEED FOR PREVAILING CONDITIONS. Near HOT SPRINGS RD.

Road

US-101

Area

Santa Barbara

Address

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Started

Jan 22, 6:55 AM

Last Updated

9 months ago

Jan 22, 6:55 AM

Resolved

Jan 22, 6:55 AM

Coordinates

34.4204, -119.6471

Involved Parties 3 partys

Driver At Fault Male age 24

Vehicle

RAM PROMASTER

Direction

Speed Limit

55 mph

Movement

Proceeding Straight

Sobriety

Had Not Been Drinking

Driver Male age 41

Vehicle

FORD EXPLORER

Direction

Speed Limit

55 mph

Movement

Slowing/Stopping

Driver Male age 71

Vehicle

CHRY PACIFICA

Direction

Speed Limit

55 mph

Movement

Proceeding Straight

Sobriety

Had Not Been Drinking

Injuries 2 persons

Occupant F age 76 · PassengerMiddleRight

Unknown

Occupant M age 79 · PassengerMiddleLeft

Unknown

Source: ccrs · ID ccrs-5027782 First seen Jan 22, 2026 6:55 AM

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