1 Injured after Vehicle Strikes Building on State Street [Santa Barbara, CA]
![1 Injured after Vehicle Strikes Building on State Street [Santa Barbara, CA]](https://sweetjamesaccidentnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/iStock-1189266602-300x200.jpg)
1 Injured after Vehicle Strikes Building on State Street [Santa Barbara, CA]
Vehicle Strikes into Downtown Santa Barbara Building
SANTA BARBARA, CA (August 30, 2021) – Police are investigating a vehicle that struck a building on State Street on Wednesday evening.
Officers responded to the incident around 4:10 P.M. where a vehicle crashed on the side of the building on the 500 block of State Street.
Initially, multiple reports suggested that the accident was a hit-and-run although authorities stated otherwise.
Upon arrival, officers located the two drivers involved in the crash including a Mercedes resting beside Cruisery Restaurant.
In addition, investigators stated that a vehicle rear-ended a Mercedes while attempting to change lanes.
As a result, the building received significant structural damage due to the crash.
At the end, authorities questioned the involved driver at the scene while the driver of the Mercedes voluntarily went to the hospital.
The Santa Barbara County Officials are investigating the crash.
Driving can be very dangerous and almost anything can happen if you are not prepared. Always check behind your vehicle before backing. Do not depend on mirrors alone and always back at slow speed. By driving in a safe and legal manner, you can help avoid causing or increasing the risk of accidents which may have devastating consequences for you and for others.
It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when injured in a car crash. Reach out to the car accident lawyers at Sweet James today. With 20 years of experience in the field, we know what it takes to help you win your case. Call us at (800) 975-3435 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through email, text, and online chat. To request for a police report, click here.
Free Police Report
If you or your family are involved or affected by this accident and would like the official Police Report of this incident, Sweet James may be able to help.
By clicking the "Receive Police Report" button, you consent for Sweet James LLP, its service provider(s) & affiliates to use automated technology, including calls, texts, and prerecorded messages to contact you at the number and email provided. I understand I am not required to sign or agree to this as a condition of services. Clicking the button "Receive Police Report" below constitutes your electronic signature and certifies the information provided is yours.