Highway 101 Crash North of Buellton Sends 2 People to Hospital
Highway 101 Crash North of Buellton Sends 2 People to Hospital
Noozhawk
August 15, 2026
Heads up, Santa Ynez Valley — Saturday morning’s commute on the 101 north of Buellton took a serious turn. Just after 11 a.m., a two-vehicle crash sent two people to the hospital, with one suffering critical injuries, according to Santa Barbara County Fire personnel. Our thoughts are with everyone involved and their families as they recover.
This stretch of Highway 101 is a lifeline for our community, connecting Buellton to Santa Maria and beyond. It’s a sobering reminder to slow down, buckle up, and stay alert — especially on weekend mornings when traffic can be unpredictable. For the latest updates, check Noozhawk, which has been tracking this story since it broke. Let’s look out for each other out there, neighbors.
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