By Crash News Writer 
Solvang, CA (May 14, 2025) – According to reports, a serious two-vehicle accident in Santa Ynez left three people injured on Monday, May 12, just before 1:00 p.m.
Emergency crews from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the crash scene on Highway 246. One woman, who was the sole occupant of one of the vehicles, had to be extricated from the wreckage due to major injuries. She was then airlifted to Cottage Hospital for further treatment.
The other vehicle involved was occupied by two adults—a man and a woman—who both sustained moderate injuries. Ambulance crews transported them to Cottage Hospital for medical care.
Despite the severity of the crash, Highway 246 remained open to traffic as authorities managed the scene and began investigating the cause. No further updates on the victims’ conditions have been released at this time.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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