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Heard on: Santa Barbara County Sheriff, Fire, Aircraft and Marine, Lompoc Police / Fire · 1/16/2026 07:33 AM
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One hundred and three vehicle, eleven seventy-nine southbound 101 north of Stowell.
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A gray Hyundai, a white Kia, and a gray sedan all on the right-hand shoulder.
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Three-car collision on US‑101 near Stowell Road

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible three-vehicle collision on southbound US‑101 near Stowell Road in Santa Maria. The vehicles were described as a gray Hyundai, a white Kia, and a gray sedan positioned on the right-hand shoulder. Units including engines, medics, and a battalion chief were dispatched with a code 2 response to Marion Hospital. California Highway Patrol was also en route. No injuries or cause were confirmed at the time.

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