The collision occurred shortly before 10 a.m. near the intersection of State Street and Calle Palo Colorado.
Santa Barbara, CA – A 3-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing State Street with her family in Santa Barbara on Sunday morning.
The collision occurred shortly before 10 a.m. near the intersection of State Street and Calle Palo Colorado.
According to Santa Barbara PD, the child was walking with her family in a marked crosswalk when she was hit by the vehicle.
Santa Barbara police officers and city firefighters responded to the scene and provided emergency medical care. The girl was then transported by ambulance to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for further treatment.
The child’s identity and current medical condition have not been released. The driver remained at the scene following the collision, according to officials.
Police closed the southbound lanes along the 3000 block of State Street while emergency crews attended to the injured child and investigated the incident. Authorities urged motorists to avoid the area until the roadway reopened shortly before 3 p.m.
The collision remains under investigation, and police have not released further details.