Amtrak Train Strikes Pedestrian on Santa Barbara Tracks
A 54-year-old man suffered a minor elbow injury after an Amtrak passenger train clipped him at Corona Del Mar Drive, shutting down the tracks.
Santa Barbara Accidents News
Coverage of accidents in Santa Barbara focuses on emergency responses, vehicle collisions, structural fires and search and rescue efforts. This page documents the incidents themselves and the immediate actions taken by public safety agencies.
Recent news
October 29, 2026
Santa Barbara Police Identify Victim of October Parking CrashAuthorities confirmed the identity of an 84-year-old woman who died in a single-vehicle collision at a downtown parking structure.
October 28, 2026
MTD Bus Crash on Cliff Drive Leaves Four InjuredFour passengers required medical transport after a collision between a bus and bikers in Santa Barbara.
October 21, 2026
SUV Collides With Bus and Biker on State StreetA driver traveling the wrong way on State Street collided with a bicycle and a Metropolitan Transit District bus.
October 20, 2026
Driver Arrested in Fatal Santa Barbara Hit and RunA family has launched a fundraising page after 22-year-old Mercedes Perez died in a crosswalk collision.
October 19, 2026
Toddler Struck by Sedan in Santa Barbara CrosswalkA three-year-old child was airlifted to a Los Angeles hospital after a collision on upper State Street.
October 15, 2026
Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Santa Barbara Hit-and-RunA 45-year-old woman faces charges following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 22-year-old pedestrian.
October 7, 2026
One Killed in Santa Barbara Parking Structure CrashA single-vehicle accident occurred Tuesday evening at a downtown parking facility.
October 6, 2026
Artist Michael Long Suffered Severe FallThe longtime Santa Barbara creator sustained multiple fractures after a ladder fall.
September 25, 2026
Contractor Truck Struck Santa Barbara Fire HydrantA vehicle collision on Glen Albyn Drive resulted in minor water damage to a nearby residence on Friday morning.
September 25, 2026
Man Died After Incident at Chase Palm ParkAuthorities responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the 300 block of East Cabrillo Boulevard.
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Day to day, that means reporting on incident sites, rescue efforts, emergency medical response and site clearance. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. The terrain and coastline often influence the types of calls that emergency responders manage throughout the year. Weather patterns and seasonal shifts frequently dictate the frequency of specific risks in the area.