Motorcyclist Injured in Highway 101 Collision in Montecito

TRAFFIC COLLISION: At 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

Montecito Firefighters responded to a traffic collision on Highway 101 northbound at the San Ysidro off-ramp.

Two CAL FIRE units from San Diego happened to be traveling on the highway at the time of the accident, called 911 and initiated medical care until our firefighters arrived.

Two vehicles and a motorcyclist were involved. The motorcyclist suffered moderate injuries and was transported to the hospital for further treatment.

We appreciate the quick actions of the CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire firefighters as well as our partners from Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, CHP – Santa Barbara and AMR.