Early-Morning Crash Near Goleta Kills Driver After SUV Overturns Off U.S. 101
CHP has opened an investigation into the unexplained veer off the roadway, seeking tips to its Santa Barbara office.
Overview
- The crash was reported around 3:15 a.m. on southbound U.S. 101 just south of Dos Pueblos Canyon Road near Goleta.
- CHP says a white Lexus SUV left the highway, hit a No Parking sign, overturned, and then struck a large eucalyptus tree.
- Officers found the lone driver unresponsive, attempted CPR, and medical personnel pronounced the driver dead at the scene.
- Southbound traffic stayed open with one lane closed during the response, and authorities later said the lane had reopened.
- The cause has not been determined, and investigators ask anyone with information to call 805-770-4800.