Santa Barbara County, CA – On the afternoon of Sunday, June 29, 2026, a collision between a motorcycle and a Tesla resulted in a fatality, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 4:18 PM on northbound US-101 near South Glen Annie Road.
Authorities said the collision involved a motorcycle and a black Tesla, with traffic slowly passing through the center divide during the response. Caltrans was notified and responded to assist with lane management and closure.
A tow was requested for the Tesla following the conclusion of on-scene proceedings. All lanes were reopened at approximately 10:28 PM, with Caltrans picking up the closure equipment.
No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased or the full circumstances of the collision had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
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