In a tragic incident that occurred on Saturday, a pedestrian lost their life after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 1 near Orcutt.
At precisely 5:02 p.m., the Santa Barbara County Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene on the southbound lanes of Highway 1, located just south of Highway 135.
Upon their arrival, emergency crews discovered that an adult male had been struck by a sedan and tragically pronounced dead at the accident site. Thankfully, the solo male driver of the sedan emerged from the incident without any injuries.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promptly took action by closing the number two lane of Highway 1. They are set to launch a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers and pedestrians alike to exercise caution and vigilance while on the road. Our thoughts go out to the victim's family during this difficult time.
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