Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash on Modoc Road near Via Senda

1 Person Hurt in Santa Barbara Bicycle Accident on Modoc Road near Via Senda

SANTA BARBARA, CA (May 21, 2026) – Tuesday morning, an alarming hit-and-run crash on Modoc Road near Via Senda injured one person.

The incident happened at around 9:24 a.m. on Modoc Road near Via Senda.

According to reports, a white pickup truck towing a black trailer turned right and struck a bicyclist. Then, the vehicle fled the scene, briefly returned to the scene, and fled the scene again.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the CHP continued investigating the crash.

What’s Next after the Alarming Hit-and-Run Crash on Modoc Road near Via Senda

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.

To avoid any involvement in serious accidents, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

It is also crucial that everyone remains calm to handle the immediate aftermath of a bicycle collision properly. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take after a vehicle crash is to hire a personal injury attorney.

“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.