Traffic Collision on US-101 Northbound at Castillo Street On-Ramp

On July 2, 2026, a vehicle went off the roadway and down an embankment near a concrete wall, where it was subsequently reported as smoking. Authorities, including the Santa Barbara Police Department, worked to shut down the on-ramp to manage the scene. The incident occurred around 10:00 PM, and lanes were reopened shortly after. Bob Holzer Towing was requested for vehicle recovery.

Original Log

Jul 2 2026 10:00PM: [2] [Appended, 22:00:46] [1] VEHICLE OFF ROADWAY // SMOKING

Jul 2 2026 10:00PM: [1] VEHICLE DOWN EMBANKMENT NEAR CONCRETE WALL

Jul 2 2026 10:04PM: [11] 210 REQUEST – OR – REQUIRED ADD UNIT TO SHUT ON RAMP [Shared]

Jul 2 2026 10:05PM: [13] 401 START POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SHUT DOWN ON RAMP [Shared]

Jul 2 2026 10:05PM: [14] MESSAGE OR ITEM DELIVERED SBPD [Shared]

Jul 2 2026 10:06PM: [16] B29-210 1 AND 2 LANE OPEN [Shared]

Jul 2 2026 10:11PM: [20] [Rotation Request Comment] MESSAGE OR ITEM DELIVERED BOB HOLZER TOWING 805-962-5518 [Shared]