By Crash News Writer 
Orcutt, CA (January 17, 2025) – A late-night collision on Highway 101 near East Clark Avenue left three people injured on Friday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
The crash occurred at approximately 11:30 PM on the southbound side of the highway and involved an SUV and a sedan.
A woman and her two children, occupants of the SUV, sustained minor injuries and were transported to Marian Regional Medical Center for treatment. The man driving the sedan was also injured, though the extent of his injuries has not been specified.
The southbound lanes of Highway 101 were temporarily closed as emergency crews responded and authorities conducted their investigation.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no further details are currently available.
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