Santa Barbara, CA – 2 Injured in Crash Involving Bus, SUV and Bicyclist on State Street Near Mission Street

The collision was reported at approximately 6:35 p.m. at 2000 State Street, according to Santa Barbara police.

Santa Barbara, CA – Two people were injured Tuesday evening after an SUV struck a bicyclist and then collided head-on with a Metropolitan Transit District bus near State and Mission streets in Santa Barbara.

The collision was reported at approximately 6:35 p.m. at 2000 State Street, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department.

Reportedly, the SUV was going northbound on State Street when it struck a bicyclist waiting in the turn pocket to turn west onto Mission Street. The SUV then crossed into oncoming traffic and hit the bus head-on, police said.

The bicyclist sustained minor injuries, while the SUV driver suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. No injuries were reported among the bus occupants.

The collision remains under investigation.