Six People Injured in Nine Car Pileup on Highway 101 Near Gaviota
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle pileup accident on southbound Highway 101 at the Gaviota curve Friday morning in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara County Fire reported six people were taken to the hospital following the collision, which involved nine cars, and four people suffered minor injuries. The accident occurred shortly after 7 a.m., about a quarter mile past the rest stop. Traffic on the southbound lanes of 101 was backed up for at least a mile, the Lompoc Record reported.
Pileup accidents may have numerous liable parties, which usually result in complex insurance claims. Poor visibility due to rain or fog and unsafe driving for weather conditions often contribute to multiple car accidents. In Gaviota, coastal fog is common in the mornings, and usually clears up by midday. Debris on the highway or a stalled vehicle may also cause an accident.
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