A woman was killed and a toddler was injured Tuesday evening in a rollover crash on Highway 166 east of Santa Maria. The single-vehicle crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. near Rinconada Ranch, about halfway between Santa Maria and New Cuyama.
A woman was killed and a toddler was injured Tuesday evening in a rollover crash on Highway 166 east of Santa Maria. The single-vehicle crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. near Rinconada Ranch, about halfway between Santa Maria and New Cuyama. Credit: Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo

A woman was killed and a toddler was injured Tuesday evening in a rollover crash on Highway 166 east of Santa Maria, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The single-vehicle crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. near Rinconada Ranch, about halfway between Santa Maria and New Cuyama, fire Capt. Mike Gray said.

The driver of the Ford Fusion was declared dead at the scene. Her name was not released pending notification of relatives.

The child was transported by a county ambulance to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, Gray said.

The child’s name and details on their condition were not available.

The vehicle came to rest on its wheels about 20 feet off the roadway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash remained under investigation.

A woman was killed and a toddler was injured Tuesday evening in a rollover crash on Highway 166 east of Santa Maria.
A woman was killed and a toddler was injured Tuesday evening in a rollover crash on Highway 166 east of Santa Maria. The single-vehicle crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. near Rinconada Ranch, about halfway between Santa Maria and New Cuyama. Credit: Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo