Rollover crash sends two to hospital on Highway 135
KEYT News Channel 3-12
May 24, 2026
It was a tense Saturday evening on the 135, with a serious rollover crash sending two people to the hospital with major injuries just before 5 p.m. According to KEYT News Channel 3-12, first responders from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department had to shut down the northbound lanes entirely, with southbound traffic reduced to a single lane. For those of us who use that stretch as a shortcut between the Santa Ynez Valley and the 101, it’s a stark reminder of how quickly a routine drive can change—especially on a winding rural highway where speeds can creep up without you noticing.
This isn’t just a traffic alert; it’s a moment to check in with our own habits behind the wheel. Whether you’re heading home from wine tasting in Los Olivos or running errands in Buellton, the 135 demands focus. Our thoughts are with the injured and their families, and a big thank you to the fire crews and CHP who worked the scene. Let’s all take it a little easier out there—our community is too small to lose anyone to a preventable accident.
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