Pedestrian Killed in Semi-Truck Accident on Highway 101 in Goleta, CA
Goleta, CA -- September 1, 2022, one person was killed after an accident where a semi-truck hit them along Highway 101.
Investigators indicated that the crash took place at around 3:00 a.m. along Highway 101 in the area of Turnpike Road.
According to officials, a pedestrian was on the shoulder along southbound lanes. It appears that pedestrian tried to walk toward the center divider when a big rig hit them in the roadway.
Due to the collision, the pedestrian succumbed to fatal injuries. Additional details about the accident are unavailable at this time.
Commentary on Pedestrian Semi-Truck Accident on Highway 101 in Goleta
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