Santa Barbara County, CA – On the evening of Friday, September 5, 2025, a two-vehicle crash resulted in a fatality at the intersection of State Route 246 and Domingos Road, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the collision occurred around 6:52 PM and involved a black Tesla and a white Ford pickup truck in a T-bone crash. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene after the crash was reported as a major injury collision.
Authorities confirmed that at least one person died as a result of the accident. Additional details about the victim have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Both lanes of SR-246 were closed for several hours as CHP officers investigated the scene and Caltrans crews assisted with traffic control. Tow trucks removed the damaged vehicles, and the roadway was reopened shortly after midnight.
The California Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the collision.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
