Driver Airlifted to Hospital Following Crash Near Jalama Road

A motorist sustained major injuries following a vehicle collision near Jalama Road on Saturday, October 11.

At 1:41 p.m., Santa Barbara County Firefighters, California Highway Patrol, and Lompoc Firefighters responded to Highway 1, approximately 1/2 mile south of Jalama Road in the Lompoc area. 

Crews discovered a single vehicle collision with one occupant inside the vehicle. The vehicle was located approximately 40 feet up a steep embankment off the side of Highway 1. 

The location of the vehicle required firefighters to stabilize it before extracting the driver using the Jaws-of-Life. The driver, an adult male, sustained major injuries and was airlifted to Marian Regional Medical Hospital by a CalStar helicopter. Their condition is currently unknown. 

Jalama Road was temporarily closed allowing the CalStar helicopter to land on the roadway. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Single Vehicle Accident: Hwy 1, approx. ½ mile south of Jalama Rd., Lompoc area. Single vehicle with solo adult male driver/occupant. The vehicle was located ~40 feet up a steep embankment, requiring firefighters to stabilize it before performing extrication with the… pic.twitter.com/uqtXXZdvbQ

— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) October 11, 2025