Accident Sends Motorcyclist to Hospital

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By Tom Bolton, Noozhawk Executive Editor | @tombol

Paramedics prepare to take a motorcyclist to the hospital following a collision Tuesday in downtown Santa Barbara. (John Palminteri / KEYT photo)

Collision with a van occurred Tuesday at Carrillo and Santa Barbara streets

A motorcyclist was injured Tuesday in a collision with a van at a downtown intersection, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department.

The incident occurred at about 9:20 a.m. at Carrillo and Santa Barbara streets, said Lt. Paul McCaffrey.

The motorcyclist, whose name was not available, was taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

The driver of the van, whose name also was not available, was not injured, McCaffrey said.

McCaffrey reminded motorists to be watchful for motorcycles and other low-profile vehicles, especially on busy thoroughfare such as the Carrillo Street corridor.

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