A driver was uninjured after a vehicle crash onto the railroad tracks along Highway 101 near Refugio State Beach Tuesday.
A driver was uninjured after a vehicle crash onto the railroad tracks along Highway 101 near Refugio State Beach Tuesday. Credit: Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo

A driver was reportedly uninjured after crashing their vehicle off Highway 101 onto the railroad tracks along the Gaviota Coast Tuesday morning, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The crash was reported at 11:42 a.m. along the highway, between Refugio State Beach and El Capitan State Beach, County Fire Capt. Scott Safechuck said.

The female driver, the only occupant of the car, was able to get out of the vehicle after it crashed onto the tracks. She refused transportation to the hospital, Safechuck added.

The railroad tracks were temporarily closed to train traffic while crews removed the vehicle. Tracks in that area are used for Amtrak passenger trains and freight trains.

The cause of the collision was under investigation.

Railroad train traffic was briefly stopped Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed onto the tracks along the Gaviota Coast.
Railroad train traffic was briefly stopped Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed onto the tracks along the Gaviota Coast. Credit: Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo

Noozhawk executive editor Giana Magnoli can be reached at gmagnoli@noozhawk.com.