Motorcycle - Pedestrian Crash

Goleta - December 15th, 2011

 The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Major Accident Response Team (SMART) is investigating the cause of a collision between a motorcycle and a pedestrian Tuesday evening that sent two people to the hospital with critical injuries.

At approximately 6:14pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, a 27-year old Santa Barbara woman was attempting to cross the street in front of Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, on the 300-block of South Patterson Avenue in Goleta, when she was struck by a motorcycle being driven by a 43-year old man from Ventura.

The impact of the collision caused critical injuries to the pedestrian and the motorcycle driver. Both victims were taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital where they continue to be treated for their injuries.

Numerous public safety agencies responded, including Goleta Police, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office, Santa Barbara County Fire, and American Medical Response.

The names of the victims are being withheld at this time.

The City of Goleta contracts with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office for police services.

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