Three Injured in Head-On Collision on Highway 154, Road Closed

A head-on collision occurred early Thursday morning on Highway 154 near San Antonio Creek in Santa Barbara County, resulting in one person critically injured and two others with moderate injuries. The crash, involving a pickup truck and a small SUV, required emergency crews to extricate one individual from a vehicle. All three individuals were transported by ambulance to Cottage Hospital for treatment. Following the accident, Highway 154 was closed in both directions as authorities investigated the cause, and drivers were advised to seek alternate routes. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with no estimated time for the highway to reopen provided by officials.