A traffic collision was reported on southbound U.S. 101 near the Gaviota Rest Area on Oct. 3, 2026, with an ambulance en route. The location was described as southbound 101 near the rest-area junction in the Buellton CHP area.
The collision was reported at about 3:32 p.m. The dispatch information did not specify the number or types of vehicles involved, and it did not provide an injury assessment.
By 3:50 p.m., the No. 2 southbound lane was being shut down. CHP noted that the lane closure was at the end of a curve, identifying the roadway position where the traffic impact occurred.
The available dispatch information did not indicate how long the lane closure would remain in place or provide further details about the collision. The ambulance response was the only emergency medical action listed in the report.
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