BIG RIG ACCIDENT: 3 Die when big rig crashes into Hope Ranch inn
August 24, 2010
Hope Ranch – A big rig smashed into an inn on Highway 154 in Hope Ranch Tuesday morning, killing three people, the Santa Barbara County Fire spokesman said.
Authorities said the accident happened at about 7 am on Highway 154 near State Street. For unknown reasons, the big rig was not able to stop, causing it to crash to the inn. A man, woman, and child were reportedly killed after the accident.
The California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s, and other emergency personnel worked together to recover a fourth victim, who was said to be missing.