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Head-on crash closes Highway 154

By KSBY Staff Oct 28, 2025 | 5:39 PM

A head-on crash prompted the closure of Highway 154 near Painted Cave Road on Tuesday afternoon.

It happened shortly after 4 p.m.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the crash involved two vehicles, a Subaru and a Tesla. The driver of the Subaru reportedly suffered major injuries and the driver of the Tesla had moderate injuries. Both were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Fire officials say two dogs that were in the Tesla were uninjured and taken to an animal shelter.

As of 5:45 p.m., the California Highway Patrol reported that all lanes of the highway were open.