Person Killed in Santa Barbara Pedestrian Accident on Highway 101 near Garden Street Off-Ramp Friday morning

Santa Barbara, California (December 13, 2019) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a semi-truck early Friday morning in Santa Barbara, according to a local news source.

The fatal pedestrian accident occurred just before 1:30 a.m. on Highway 101 South near the Garden Street exit.

As per the report, the pedestrian was hit by the semi-truck on Highway 101 South. Details of what led up to the accident are unknown at this time.

The pedestrian, whose name was withheld pending family notification, died in the accident.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The right lane of Highway 101 South and Garden street off-ramp were shut down as the investigation and cleanup took place.

Further details regarding the deadly accident were not immediately available.

The CHP is investigating the accident.