A man was critically injured on Sunday afternoon after being ejected from a vehicle that rolled over on Highway 246 near Buellton, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
Firefighters, California Highway Patrol officers and an American Medical Response ambulance were dispatched at approximately 4:30 p.m. to the scene of the single-vehicle crash, a half mile west of Buellton, fire Capt. Daniel Bertucelli said.
One occupant suffered major injuries, and was flown by CalStar helicopter to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment, Bertucelli said.
On Monday, the driver of the 1988 Mercedes was identified as Keith Parker, 35, of Lompoc, Officer Keith Rogers said.
Officers from the Buellton area of the CHP were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash, Rogers added.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact Officer Reynolds at the CHP’s Buellton office by calling 805.688.5551.
Traffic on Highway 246 was affected for a short time due the incident.
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